India vs Sri Lanka 2017: Five reasons why Virat Kohli should be rested for the rest of the series

#2 Weak opposition

India were pushed to a corner in the second ODI but still came through

If we look back at the glorious days of Sri Lankan cricket when they had the stalwarts like Aravinda de Silva and Arjuna Ranatunga, there is a huge difference between that team and this. This is no longer a team that moves heaven and earth like they previously used to.

Moreover, the retirement of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara has left a gaping hole in the dressing room. This Sri Lankan team which is still in transition might be the weakest that India have played in over two decades.

If you sit back and assess the gap between the two teams on this tour, you have to admit that the current crop of Sri Lankan players are not just good enough to surprise India. Which is why Kohli should sit out a few matches as he will not get a weaker opposition to rest against.