ODI Squad for Sri Lanka: Sachin, Zaheer retun; Parthiv, Virat get nod

Breaking News! Indian selectors announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni has been retained as the skipper of the team. Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan returned to the team, while Parthiv Patel and Munaf Patel have been recalled. India's U-19 captain, Virat Kohli is the only new face in the team. The team was announced by BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah. Mr. Niranjan Shah also announced a 15-member team for the Champions Trophy.

Ishant Sharma has been rested for Sri Lanka series so that he can replace Munaf Patel in the Champions Trophy. Parthiv Patel has been dropped out of the 15-member Champions Trophy squad. S Sreesanth, who has not yet recovered from an injury, will miss both Sri Lanka series and Champions Trophy.

The Team for ODI Series in Sri Lanka:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C), Yuvraj Singh (VC), Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, Pragyan Ojha, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh and Munaf Patel.

The Team for Champions Trophy in Pakistan:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C), Yuvraj Singh (VC), Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, Pragyan Ojha, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh.