Indian ODI squad leaves for Colombo

Bangalore, Aug 14 (UNI) India ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and five other players of the team today left for Colombo after attending a two-day camp here.

Dhoni, Vice Captain Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Virat Kholi and Badrinath left here by the morning flight.

Badrinath has replaced Sachin Tendulkar, who suffered an injury Test against Sri Lanka.

India would play five One-dayers, beginning from August 18, against Sri Lanka.

Talking to after the camp yesterday, Dhoni expressed confidence of his team putting up a brave fight despite losing the Test series 1-2.

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