Besides Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket after four months, the most significant aspect of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka is the faceoff between K.L. Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan for the second opener’s position.
Stage set for duel
With Rohit Sharma rested, Rahul and Dhawan have been presented an opportunity to make their case, against a mediocre bowling unit. After the first match was washed out in Guwahati, Rahul had a better outing in Tuesday’s second T20 in Indore.
Come Friday, stylish lefthander Dhawan will be keen to have his say in helping India win yet another home series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here.
While Rahul preferred to rest instead of joining teammates for an optional training session, Dhawan, who looked a bit rusty in his first appearance for India in two months, made optimum use of Thursday’s training.
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