SL vs IND 3rd ODI: Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing today’s match?

Arshdeep Singh has been left out of 3rd ODI as India look to draw the three-match series level. In a crucial decision for the must-win game, India opts to strengthen their batting lineup and spin attack to increase their chances of victory.

The Indian team management has decided to bolster their batting by including dynamic players Rishabh Pant and Riyan Parag. Both Pant and Parag are known for their aggressive batting styles and fresh energy, which the team hopes will provide the necessary firepower to secure a win.

India Playing XI

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Rohit Sharma at Toss

Plenty to play for, we’ve been challenged in the last two matches. It’s clear as to what we need to do with the bat and ball. We’ve addressed it – what we need to do as a group. You got to give credit to the opposition, they played well and understood the position well. Another opportunity for us to correct. Two changes. We have Rishabh and Riyan Parag in place of KL and Arshdeep.

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

Charith Asalanka at Toss

We are going to bat first. It looks same like the previous two ODIs. Theekshana comes in for Akila Dananjaya. Guys are doing very well, we are in a good position. I would like to see someone score a hundred on this pitch.