Pant also played in two of the three T20s against Sri Lanka last month but faces competition from Rahul, who has been solid behind the stumps and impressed during the 2023 50-overs World Cup at home. It's not easy to pick a team when you have players like that," Rohit told reporters ahead of Friday's opening ODI in Colombo. When you discuss a lot about whom to pick, it means there's quality in the squad. Rohit handed over captaincy duties to Suryakumar Yadav after his retirement in T20s following their World Cup win in June but is expected to stay in the role in 50-overs cricket with the Champions Trophy scheduled for next year. "That's more important, more than thinking that it's a preparation so let's go out and chill in Colombo."
