1st ODI: Focus on return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

India's ODI series against Sri Lanka in Colombo, led by Gautam Gambhir, presented a crucial selection dilemma between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the long-term wicketkeeper-batter role. With the return of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the series also drew attention toward their performance. The think tank aimed to finalize player combinations amid a busy one-day season.