Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Zaheer Khan were rested because of injuries, while Rohit Sharma was handed his international debut.
Delhi were 159 for 4, in reply to Mumbai's first innings of 166, at close on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match.
A solid 78 by Rohit Sharma helped West Zone defeat North Zone by 120 runs in the Deodhar Trophy match in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
The two stalwarts were named in the Test squad for the series which begins May 10.
New Zealander Scott Styris ended up being sold for an embarrassingly cheap $175,000 in the IPL players' auction in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The players' group has suggested a few options like having a short-term contract only for the duration of the IPL, so the cricketer is free to do commentary or coaching assignment for the rest of the year.
'I remember on occasions where I lay in my room feeling the despair. It (mental health issue) is real, it is part of all sport and it is coming to the fore now with a lot more aggression. Players are at least standing up and saying 'I need to just remove myself, fight myself and comeback again'
Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli figure among the list of probables declared on Monday.
India made one change in the team by bringing in Ajit Agarkar in place paceman Munaf Patel.
India rested key players Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Zaheer Khan besides leaving out Rohit Sharma.
'In the future, you will get pacers who will bowl even faster than the current lot because these guys are currently setting new standards.'
Virender Sehwag returns to the side after missing last month's one-day series against the West Indies because of poor form.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ajit Agarkar and S Sreesanth, who are down with viral flu, were left out for the first ODI.
The Indians are hoping to erase the bitter memories of the 4-0 loss in South Africa by winning the three-match series, beginning in Belfast on Tuesday.
Delhi took the opening day's honours in the Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Mumbai being played at the Wankhede Stadium
Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Ajit Agarkar have still not recovered fully and are doubtful starters for the second ODI against Sri Lanka.
The Indian team members arrived to a cheerful welcome in Mumbai early on Monday morning from their Pakistan tour.
India defended a low total of 189 to beat the West Indies by 20 runs in the second ODI.
You be the selector and pick your eleven for the sixth ODI against New Zealand at Auckland, on January 11.
Greg Chappell feels a subdued Tendulkar is weighed down by years of heavy expectations and has self-doubts.
Suresh Raina deflected an Ajit Agarkar full-toss on to his cheek and started bleeding on the field.
Discuss the third ODI between India and Sri Lanka.
A look at the track record of the 15-man squad.
Three batches of five players each would take part in the rolling camp ahead of the tri-nation series in Malaysia.
A coach, a physiotherapist and a trainer are three very important people in the Indian team these days. Of course, a doctor and a masseur are also invariably attached to the team whenever and wherever they play.
The Indian batting ace hit yet another ton in Lashings' 70-run victory over Sutton Valence School.
Sachin Tendulkar, Wasim Jaffer, Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan have been picked in the 31-member team.
The Delhi batsman said Sourav Ganguly had supported players like him, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif early in their career
Rohit Sharma won the prestigious Maruti Suzuki ESPN Cricinfo award for the third year in a row.
A newspaper report said the Team India coach wanted Ajit Agarkar instead.
The Indian captain said the team could have probably spared themselves and the fans the heart-stopping moments towards the end.
India's captain said the team is looking to improve its batting in the first 15 overs and also cut down on the number of extras.
Venugopal Rao and VRV Singh were included in India's playing eleven for the sixth ODI against England.
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