SL vs IND, Preview: India Set Sight On Last T20 Series Before World Cup

The Indian team management in Sri Lanka will focus first on sealing the three-match T20 International series that begins here on Sunday and then give youngsters an opportunity in the final T20I. These

They had even rested pace bowler Deepak Chahar, who had put up a match-winning batting performance in the second ODI. Dhawan has full faith in the team's youngsters and said they are ready to be thrown in the deep end.

"They are ready which is why they are doing well. You saw in the ODI series, they will take confidence and as a team, we have created an amazing environment," said Dhawan, who is leading the limited-overs team since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy on Test duties in England.

The Sri Lankans will see the return of pace bowler Binura Fernando, who had missed the ODI series. Young captain Dasun Shanaka's leadership has received good reviews after he marshalled the youngsters well. The fact that the host can challenge India wasn't lost on Dhawan.

"They have improved a lot in the last two matches [of the ODI series]. The team is doing well, they have got great youngsters. Both teams have youngsters. It will be a good battle. Both teams know [their] weaknesses and strengths [after facing each other in the ODI series]. That is a good thing," said Dhawan further.