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The Indian cricket team is all set to face Afghanistan for the three-match T20 series starting in Mohali, Punjab from January 11, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, which also includes SS Das and Salil Ankola, has reportedly said. But the team is ready to choose.
This will be India’s final T20I assignment before the 2024 T20 World Cup, which begins on June 1 in the USA and West Indies.
The first T20 match between India and Afghanistan will be played on January 11 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, the second on January 14 in Indore and the final match on January 17 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Also read: India vs Afghanistan T20 series: Full schedule, how to watch and more
according to a Indian Express According to the report, the selectors were to meet on Friday and select the squad for the three T20 matches against Afghanistan and the first two Tests of the five-match series against England starting on January 25. However, it was not announced on Friday.
Amid the announcement of the T20 World Cup by the ICC on January 5, it is uncertain whether the two legends – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – will make a comeback in the format after 13 months. He last played a T20I match in the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Australia, losing against England.
Both Kohli and Sharma were focused on the 50-over format as 2023 was the ODI World Cup year, but there are now discussions on whether they will be available for the T20 World Cup in 2024.
according to a PTI As per reports earlier this week, Rohit and Kohli have expressed their desire to participate in the World Cup in June. However, his return to T20I for the Afghanistan series remains uncertain.
Question on India’s captain?
With injuries to Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, India will likely unveil the new captain unless Rohit is also ruled out of the series.
According to experts, Ravindra Jadeja could be an option, while Ruturaj Gaikwad is another option as he is out with injury.
Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj could be rested, as IE reported that the selectors want them to be fit for the long series starting against England later this month.
With agency input.
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Published: 06 January 2024, 05:06 PM IST
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