Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli are reportedly set to sit out the three-match IND vs SL ODI series in August, with either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul likely to step in as captain.

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is also expected to be rested for the IND vs SL ODI series. Sources indicate that India`s cricket stalwarts have requested a substantial break from the BCCI, citing the demanding schedule of the past three months since the commencement of IPL. For Rohit, aged 37, it has been nearly six months since his last break.