Cuttack: Relishing the prospect of leading the side in the first three ODIs against Sri Lanka, India’s stand-in skipper Virat Kohli yesterday said the hastily-planned series would be an exciting one, especially with World Cup spots up for grabs.

India's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli watches as Team Director Ravi Shastri demonstrates a shot during Saturday's practice session. Pic/PTI.