The seasoned campaigner picks himself for the wicket-keeping spot in India's limited-overs sides. Dhoni's stumping of Upul Tharanga in the last ODI was a proof of the fact that he hasn't lost even an iota of sharpness.
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Hardik Pandya
The Mumbai Indians all-rounder is also an automatic choice in the playing XI. Pandya can be sent up the order as well if the need arises and has the ability to finish the innings strongly as well. That he can chip in with a few overs is a bonus, though he does need to work on his bowling.
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Washington Sundar
The youngster, who made his ODI debut in the series against Sri Lanka after Kedar Jadhav was forced to withdraw, will most probably make his T20I debut as well. Dependable with the bat and more than a handy off-break bowler, Washington has the talent to go the distance.
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Sankalp Srivastava
Sankalp is a veteran European and international football writer at Sportskeeda. He has a total experience of 8 years, having previously worked for some top companies such as Wisden India and Fox Sports Asia. An engineer by qualification, Sankalp places a very high emphasis on accuracy by leaving no stone unturned in his research, and prides himself on showcasing the human aspect of the sporting world.
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