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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.

"Bohot Thand Hai" - Watch Indian Cricket Team's "Chilling" Training Session In Mohali

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a sneak peek of the Rohit Sharma-led side's training session in the "chilling" weather in Mohali. In the video, the likes of Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh could be seen fighting the cold during the practice session ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan. Not only the players but also Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid was finding it hard to adjust to such a low temperature at the venue.

"Batting At No. 4 Was Pressure....": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Afghanistan

Following his side's six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I, Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube said that batting at number four was pressurising for him but still stuck to his style of cricket. Dube celebrated his comeback to Indian team in style as an unbeaten half-century and a wicket helped India secure a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday.

"Short By 15 Runs, Have To Improve Fielding": Afghanistan Captain After Loss To India

Following his side's six-wicket loss to India in the first T20I, Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran said that his side was at least 15 runs short and that the side has to improve its fielding too. A half-century by Shivam Dube and a cameo by Jitesh Sharma helped India secure a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at Mohali on Thursday.

All-Round Shivam Dube Helps India Freeze Out Afghanistan In Chilly T20I Opener

All-rounder Shivam Dube defied bitterly cold weather to hit an unbeaten half-century and take one wicket as India eased to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday. Dube, a left-handed batsman, made 60 off 40 balls for his second T20 fifty as India chased down their victory target of 159 with 15 balls and six wickets to spare at Mohali. India lead the three-match series 1-0 as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in June. India's bowlers led by spinner Axar Patel restricted Afghanistan to 158-5 despite an attacking 42 by Mohammad Nabi on a chilly winter evening.

"Right And Smart Move": AB De Villiers On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's T20I Recall

Former South Africa batter and captain AB de Villiers has backed experienced India batters playing in the ICC T20 World Cup and said bringing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back for the T20Is after over a year is a "smart move". Star opener Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli returned to India's T20I squad against Afghanistan with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday revealing a 16-player roster for a three-match T20I series starting on January 11.

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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

"Bohot Thand Hai" - Watch Indian Cricket Team's "Chilling" Training Session In Mohali

"Batting At No. 4 Was Pressure....": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Afghanistan

"Short By 15 Runs, Have To Improve Fielding": Afghanistan Captain After Loss To India

All-Round Shivam Dube Helps India Freeze Out Afghanistan In Chilly T20I Opener

"Right And Smart Move": AB De Villiers On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's T20I Recall