<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> Rohit?s heroics went in vain as the failing Indian middle order could not chase 240 despite a confident start of 97 runs for the first wicket. India faced a similar downfall in the First ODI as well when after Rohit?s early cameo of 50+ score, the team collapsed while chasing a low total of 231, and the game was tied by an extraordinary effort from the Lankan spinners. <br><br>The second ODI saw the repetition of a similar form, while this time the middle-order collapsed further miserably which led to India?s defeat. The likes of Shivam Dube promoted up the order, with late KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, all failed miserably. <br><br>Now Gautam Gambhir the new Indian head coach should bring in some new players instead of the players who have disappointing form in order to avoid a series defeat in his very first ODI series as a head coach, as this could lower his morale before the Champions Trophy. </p>



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<p>Finally, this harsh fact is to be accepted that Shivam Dube is not ideal to meet the needs of an all-rounder is the Indian team. Despite having been given numerous chances in T20s, he was also picked for ODIs and he faced a backslash. <br><br>For this series their are no changes other than <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/riyan-parag-1079434">Riyan Parag</a> that could be made for Dube. As Parag is the only all-rounder likely to replace him his spinning ability will add to his chances for making an ODI debut.  </p>



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<p>Arshdeep Singh has been a top performer in T20Is, but he has not been equally convincing in the longer format of white ball cricket. Arshdeep might be replaced by Khaleel Ahmed who has been a part of Team India for long now though he has not received a single game. <br><br>Ahmed the left arm quick has the ability to swing the ball on both sides and is a track which largely favors spin his cutters and slower balls might come in handy. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-rishabh-pant">1. Rishabh Pant</h3>



<p>This is Gautam Gambhir?s final go to save his reputation, and Pant who has not been provided an opportunity to make a comeback, now should replace a failing Iyer or Rahul. The left-handed batter can also be a solution to India?s lack of opposite paired batters. <br><br>His form and his extreme ability to tackle spin can make him the ideal choice on a track like Colombo, which has already portrayed its spin favouring nature in the last two games.<br></p>

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