Changes for T20I squad –
Rishabh Pant – With the kind of form he is in Rishabh Pant will be in the T20I squad which starts on 26th January. After selection, the captain will be under pressure to facilitate him with a place in the squad.
With Rohit Sharma not part of the squad, we might see him opening the innings with KL Rahul as Shikhar Dhawan might not be considered to play T20Is.
However, if captain chooses Dhawan to open the innings, in that case, Pant will be slated to play in middle order, probably at number four or five but yes he will be the part of the squad and this series will tell whether he is a player of a long run or will he have a touch and go career, just like many cricketers have had in past.