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Shivam Dube Joins Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh In Elite List With Match-Winning T20I Performance vs Afghanistan

Shivam Dube was the top performer for the Indian cricket team as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday. Dube slammed an unbeaten 60 off just 40 balls and even took the important wicket of Ibrahim Zadran as he conceded just nine runs in his two overs while bowling. Thanks to his all-round show, Dube became the fourth Indian cricketer ever to score 50 or more runs and take a wicket in a T20I match. Yuvraj Singh has achieved the feat thrice, Virat Kohli twice while all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the last one to do it.

On Virat Kohli Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Records, West Indies Legend Says "Can Achieve Anything"

Legendary West Indies skipper Clive Llyod backed Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring 100 centuries in international cricket and said that the star India batter can achieve "anything he wants". Kohli currently has 80 centuries in his international career - 29 in Tests, 50 in ODIs and one in T20 Internationals. With a stacked cricketing calendar ahead with World Test Championship (WTC), T20 World Cup and multiple ODI series, Kohli will have ample opportunities to add more centuries to his name and Llyod told the media during an event that the India star is 'young enough' to go for the achievement.

Ishan Kishan's First Reaction Since Rahul Dravid's 'Domestic Cricket' Message

There have been a lot of speculation regarding wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan not being included in the Indian cricket team squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan. India took a 1-0 lead in the series after beating Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the opener in Mohali last night. Kishan has been out of action since opting out of the South Africa Test series in December 2023. Reports had stated that his trip to Dubai and appearance in a television game show may have resulted in the team management not selecting him for the series.

Rohit Sharma Matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni's Unwanted Record With 1st T20I Run-Out

India captain Rohit Sharma's much-awaited return to the T20I format ended in disaster as he was run out for a duck in the first T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali on Thursday. A terrible miscommunication between Rohit and his partner Shubman Gill resulted in the former being dismissed without putting a single run on the board. The incident didn't just produce a heated conversation between the two but also earned Rohit the joint-top spot in the list of an unwanted record. The India skipper now has the most run-outs in T20Is for India, matching his predecessors Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

"Shubman Gill Should Have Just...": Ex India Star's Blunt Verdict On Rohit Sharma Run-Out During Afghanistan T20I

India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday but it was not without controversies as skipper Rohit Sharma was left frustrated after he was dismissed for a duck following a mix-up with opening partner Shubman Gill. Rohit played a delivery from Fazalhaq Farooqi to mid-off and called for a single. However, Gill was watching the ball and did not move resulting in Rohit getting run-out without scoring a single run. The veteran batter was clearly livid at the situation and he was even seen gesturing his frustration to Gill. Former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel supported Rohit and said that Gill should have trusted his skipper's call and gone for the single.

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic First After India Beat Afghanistan In 1st T20I

India captain Rohit Sharma returned to T20I colours on Thursday after a gap of more than 14 months. Rohit, who previously played a T20I during the semi-final defeat to England at the World Cup in 2022, achieved a huge record as India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday. Rohit is now the first player to be part of 100 T20I wins. This was Rohit's 149th game in T20I cricket, making him the most experienced player in the format.

After Rahul Dravid's 'Play Domestic Cricket' Message, Ishan Kishan's State Association Says He "Hasn't Contacted"

The one Indian cricket team player who is being about the most these days is Ishan Kishan. He was part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Tour. However, mid-Tour Ishan Kishan returned home for a break. Then he was not picked for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series, and speculations and reports said that he might have been ignored due to disciplinary issue. However, Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid refuted such claims but also suggested that Ishan Kishan will have to play domestic cricket before making a comeback.

Was "Not Very Nice": Commentator Breaks Down What Rohit Sharma Told Shubman Gill After Run Out In India vs Afghanistan T20I

The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I in Mohali on Thursday saw the Rohit Sharma-led hosts tick almost all boxes. India romped home to a six-wicket win with players like Shivam Dube, Axar Patel and others giving a good account of themselves. However, one box that was left unchecked was a solid batting show by Rohit Sharma. Playing his first T20I in 14 months, Rohit Sharma got out on 0 after a horrific mix-up with fellow opener Shubman Gill.

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Shivam Dube Joins Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh In Elite List With Match-Winning T20I Performance vs Afghanistan

On Virat Kohli Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Records, West Indies Legend Says "Can Achieve Anything"

Ishan Kishan's First Reaction Since Rahul Dravid's 'Domestic Cricket' Message

Rohit Sharma Matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni's Unwanted Record With 1st T20I Run-Out

"Shubman Gill Should Have Just...": Ex India Star's Blunt Verdict On Rohit Sharma Run-Out During Afghanistan T20I

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic First After India Beat Afghanistan In 1st T20I

After Rahul Dravid's 'Play Domestic Cricket' Message, Ishan Kishan's State Association Says He "Hasn't Contacted"

Was "Not Very Nice": Commentator Breaks Down What Rohit Sharma Told Shubman Gill After Run Out In India vs Afghanistan T20I