Perera was the captain of the Sri Lankan team in England but since the central contract dispute between players and the cricket board, Dasun Shanaka has been appointed captain at his expense.
Sri Lanka and India are set to start the rescheduled white-ball series with the first ODI in Colombo on Sunday.
Rahul Dravid is the coach of the Indian limited-overs team which is currently in Sri Lanka for 3 ODIs and as many T20Is.
Arthur also spoke about his team's disastrous outing in England and said that the endeavor was one of his toughest tours.
Kuldeep may have been sidelined from the national set-up, but Kaif believes the 26-year-old still has a lot to offer.
India's limited-overs squad plays Sri Lanka in three ODIs and three T20 Internationals, from July 18.
Ever since international cricket resumed in COVID times, the ICC has allowed home boards to have their own match referees and umpires to cut down on travelling and other logistical issues.
With major stars in England for an upcoming Test series, the Indian team for series against Sri Lanka features half a dozen uncapped players.
The Sri Lankan players are expected to enter the bio-bubble on Monday after completing their week-long hard quarantine following the arrival from the United Kingdom.
The limited-overs series between Sri Lanka and India is rescheduled due to COVID-19 cases in the Sri Lankan camp.
A vital cog of the Indian bowling attack in limited-overs cricket in the lead-up to the 50-over World Cup in 2019, the two wrist spinners have seen their stocks decline recently.
Chahal said the Indian team coach on the tour, Rahul Dravid, had full confidence in his abilities and wanted him to guide the younger players.
An Indian team packed with youngsters under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan is in Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour, starting with a three-match ODI series from July 13.
India, led by Shikhar Dhawan and coached by Rahul Dravid, are set to take on Sri Lanka in a six-match white-ball series starting July 13.
The 29-year-old, an explosive batsman and a seam bowler, will become Sri Lanka's sixth captain in less than four years if he gets the job.
Flower has been isolated from the rest of the squad which is undergoing hard quarantine on arrival.
India will play three ODIs on July 13, 16 and 18 respectively, followed by as many T20Is on July 21, 23 and 25.
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka will take place on July 13.
The Indian team management on June 28 through its administrative manager Girish Dongre had requisitioned for two openers as Shubman Gill's replacement.
India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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