The Indian cricket team is set to play a limited over series in Sri Lanka under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan. The tour will feature three one-day matches starting July 13 and then a three-match T20 series from July 21. Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of Team India for the tour of Sri Lanka and will serve as vice-captain of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Apart from them, young opener Prithvi Shah has also returned to India. Shah has experience playing under Dravid and he is once again playing under the guidance of a former under-19 coach. Shah is very excited to play under Team India’s former trusted batsman. Shah said Dravid’s experience playing under coaching was ‘just amazing’ and Dravid’s understanding of playing under any kind of conditions was fantastic.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Shah said on Monday, “Playing under Rahul sir is a different kind of fun. He was the coach of our India Under-19 team. The way he speaks, his coaching experience is great. It’s amazing how they know about the condition and how to use it.
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The 21-year-old young batsman said: ‘If Rahul sir is here, discipline can be expected in the dressing room. I am looking forward to a practice session with Rahul sir. On this trip, I want to take advantage of the opportunity. I was excited to get back to the India team. I always put the team on top of me, be it Indian team, Ranji Trophy team, club or my school team. Now I want to give my best.
After India’s batsman Shubman Gill was injured during the England tour, Shah is now likely to return to England to replace Gill, where Team India will face a five-match Test series from August 4.
