Indian opener Virender Sehwag [Images] is doubtful for Monday's five-match series opener against Sri Lanka [Images] as the explosive opener sustained an ankle injury on Sunday.

Sehwag, who sustained the injury during practice on Sunday, if sits out, his Delhi [Images] teammate Virat Kohli is likely to take his place.

Sehwag was seen limping out of ground after the practice session.

Indian team management sources said a final call on the chances of Sehwag playing will be taken on Monday.

"If the swelling in his ankle subsides, why not play him?," a team management official said.

The left-handed Kohli, if selected, will make his debut for India.

The Indian team is already without Sachin Tendulkar [Images], who withdrew from the series after sustaining an elbow injury during the third and final Test.

India plays a five-match ODI series after losing the three-Test series 1-2.