SL vs IND 2024: Team India’s predicted XI for 1st ODI against Sri Lanka
All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Axar Patel
Ryan, Parag earned his maiden Team India call up in the wake of his exceptional IPL 2024 campaign wherein he mustered 573 runs for Rajasthan Royals in 15 games at an incredible batting average of 52 and a strike rate of 149.22.
Parag who made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2024, is yet to make an ODI debut for India. The Guwahati born cricketer is expected to feature in the ODI opener against Sri Lanka. Axar Patel is the other cricketer who could pack a hefty punch as an all-rounder.
He has shown a great deal of improvement as a cricketer in recent times. Rightly so, he is expected to thrive as an all-rounder. He has already played in this particular venue and has made over six appearances so far. Overall, he has taken 7 wickets to his name.
