India in Sri Lanka 2008: Two uncapped players Rohit Sharma and Pragyan Ojha have been recalled

India will tour to Sri Lanka to play three tests and five ODIs in this year. The series is scheduled to start with a practice match from 18^th July, 2008 and will continue till 29^th August, 2008. It is such a long schedule so; cricket fans can enjoy the series whole August month. Ahead of the three-Test series in Sri Lanka, Indian selectors have announced a 16-member squad where two uncapped players Rohit Sharma and Pragyan Ojha have been included. The 21-year old Rohit Sharma, who seems to be the future super star, made his debut in one-day cricket against Ireland in June 23, 2007 and played already in 23 ODI matches where he scored 471 with an average of 27.70. He impressed the selectors with his superb performance in the CB series in Australia earlier this year. He played for the Deccan Chargers and continued his form in the IPL. He was part of the Winning ICC World Twenty20 side in South Africa.

However, the 21-year old left-arm Hyderabad spinner Pragyan Ojha also earned a call-up to the ODI side. Pragyan Ojha made his debut in the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in June 28, 2008.

Both Rohit Sharma and Pragyan Ojha did not play any Test match. It is really a dream for them to come true.

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Rohit Sharma: The best star in the coming era

The inaugural multimillion dollar Indian Premier League has already caught the attention of all classes’ people from all over the world. Now, Indian Cricket board members hope to get some youngsters from this tournament. If I ask to chose any player among the breed of youngsters who will be your first choice. I know the answer will be comprehensive and different. No one is worse than others. So, selectors are also in dilemma mood to select best players ahead of the tri-nation series in Bangladesh and Asia Cup in Pakistan. Former Test cricketer and coach, Madan Lal, thank that “Rohit Sharma” is the best star in the coming era when he asked to name one promising young cricketer of the inaugural IPL.
THE HINDU reported:

“Rohit Sharma has caught my attention among the breed of youngsters who are playing in the IPL. He is the best star in the coming era,” Madan Lal said on when asked to name one promising young cricketer of the inaugural IPL.

However, the former India coach feels that a player’s true worth cannot be judged by the Twenty20 format.

Twenty20 is the shortest format of cricket game and it is not the ideal format of judging a player’s caliber.
Madan Lal, who joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), also told that one has to consideration his performance in ODI and Test cricket to judge a player.
India is the first T20 world cup winning team and that is why, they have to struggle hard in this competitive world of cricket. It should be possible if players give more concentration on Test or limited over cricket game.