Batsman Virat Kohli has been rested for the three T20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February ahead of the Asia Cup later in the month. Delhi leftarm spinner Pawan Negi, who used to play for Chennai Super Kings in the 1PL, received his first call up to the India side.

Swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has also been named in the squad along with middleorder batsman Manish Pandey.