India start training in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: The Indian cricket team led by Shikhar Dhawan on Friday underwent its first training session ahead of the limited series against hosts Sri Lanka from July 13. India had arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday following which they the players quarantined in their room for three days. The series is India's last before the T20 World Cup in October-November. The squad has as many as six uncapped players including Chetan Sakariya, K Gowtham, Nitish Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Varun Chakaravarth and Ruturaj Gaekwad.

It is also an important assignment for the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav who are looking to secure their place in the World Cup squad.

India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is. Agencies

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