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Sun 25 Feb 2018, 11:50 am
Summary
This post announces India’s 15-player squad for the Nidahas Trophy 2018 and explains selection rationale and tournament logistics.
The author lists a balanced 15-member T20 squad led by Rohit Sharma with Shikhar Dhawan as vice-captain, including two wicketkeepers (Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant), a mix of experienced batters and all-rounders, and six specialist/seam/spin bowlers to cover varied match situations.
Selection rationale emphasizes workload management: the chairman MSK Prasad states fast-bowler rest and athletic performance were prioritized on high-performance team advice, and MS Dhoni was excluded at his own request for rest, indicating player welfare influenced choices.
Tournament logistics and competitive context are clarified: a three-team T20I tri-series in Colombo (R Premadasa Stadium) featuring India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh across six group matches (6–16 March) culminating in an 18 March final, affecting rotation and strategy considerations.
The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named the Indian team for Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka. The T20I tournament also features Bangladesh as the third team. All matches will be held at R Premadasa Stadium. India’s squad for Nidahas Trophy 2018 is as below: 1. Rohit Sharma (Captain) 2. Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain) 3. KL Rahul 4. Suresh Raina 5. Manish Pandey 6. Dinesh Karthik (wk) 7. Deepak Hooda 8. Washington Sundar 9. Yuzvendra Chahal 10. Axar Patel 11. Vijay Shankar 12. Shardul Thakur 13. Jaydev Unadkat 14. Mohammad Siraj 15. Rishabh Pant (wk) Mr MSK Prasad, Chairman, All-India Senior Selection Committee, said: “We’ve kept in mind the workload and upcoming schedule while finalizing the team for Nidahas Trophy. The high-performance team has suggested that adequate rest should be given to our fast bowlers to help improve athletic performance, maximize rest and prevent injury.” “Mr MS Dhoni was not available for selection as he had requested for rest,” he added.
The complete tournament schedule is as below:
Nidahas Trophy (T20I series)
S. No. | Date | Match | Venue | |
1 | 6-March | 1st T20I Sri Lanka v India | Colombo | |
2 | 8-March | 2nd T20I India v Bangladesh | Colombo | |
3 | 10-March | 3rd T20I Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Colombo | |
4 | 12-March | 4th T20I Sri Lanka v India | Colombo | |
5 | 14-March | 5th T20I Bangladesh v India | Colombo | |
6 | 16-March | 6th T20I Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Colombo | |
7 | 18-March | Final | Colombo |
Amitabh Choudhary
Acting Hon. Secretary
BCCI
