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Ahead Of T20I Comeback, BCCI Selectors Met Virat Kohli: Report. Agenda Was His Role Regarding...

When the India vs Afghanistan T20I series starts in Mohali on Thursday, two men whose performances will be closely watched are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Being top cricketers, the two veterans are not new to scrutiny but this time things are different. Their performance in shortest format will be analysed as Indian cricket team gears up for the 2024 T20 World Cup. It has been over a year since the two featured in a T20I match for India. After the 2022 T20 World Cup, the general notion was that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are likely to be phased out of the format.

Shreyas Iyer Added To Mumbai Squad For Ranji Trophy Game Against Andhra

India batter Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday added to the Mumbai squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Andhra to be played from January 12-15. Having struggled with the bat largely during India's two-match Test series in South Africa in challenging conditions, the right-handed batter would be looking to regain form and bolster preparations for the Tests against England beginning January 25. Iyer has replaced middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, who will join the India A team for the series against England A in Ahmedabad. However, Mumbai will be without the services of all-rounder Shivam Dube who has been summoned to the national team for the upcoming three-match series starting against Afghanistan beginning on January 11.

Ireland to face Afghanistan in seven-match series

Ireland will return to Test action next month when they face Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, with the red-ball match preceding three one-day internationals and three T20 internationals as part of a seven-match series.

"Missed You": Suryakumar Yadav, Rashid Khan's Bromance Breaks Internet Ahead Of India vs Afghanistan T20I Series

Suryakumar Yadav and Rashid Khan engaged in a heart-warming interaction on social media just days ahead of the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan. Both the cricketers have played a lot of cricket against each other - both in international matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it was their 'bromance' that left social media users impressed on Tuesday. Rashid shared a video of himself practicing in the nets with the caption - "I've missed you". Suryakumar was quick to respond to his post as he wrote "And I will miss you". To which, Rashid remarked - "I am coming to meet you."

"Ishan Kishan Wasn't Happy...": Report Claims BCCI Selectors May Be 'Looking Beyond' India Star

The India vs Afghanistan T20I series starts on Thursday. It is the last T20I series that Indian cricket team will play before the 2024 T20 World Cup, which begins in June. This series and the IPL are likely to be the deciders for the final Indian cricket squad that will play in the 2023T20 World Cup. The biggest news coming from the team selection was the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into the T20I fold. Both veterans have not played any T20I sine the 2022 T20 World Cup. But with their selection, things have become very interesting. There was another call which has added to the intrigue - the absence of Ishan Kishan.

Orry "Da Praaa...": India Star Pacer's Hilarious Post. Internet Sensation Says, "Confusion..."

The Indian cricket team is currently gearing up for the T20I series against Afghanistan. It is the last T20I series for the Rohit Sharma-led side before the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. The mega event will be held in June. Keeping that in mind, the series against Afghanistan and IPL 2024 hold extra significance for the side which is eyeing its first ICC title since 2013. Seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been named in the squad. It will be their first T20I assignment since the 2022 T20 World Cup.

"You Can See Me...": Mohammed Shami Reveals Tentative Date Of Return From Injury

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been missing in action since the Cricket World Cup 2023 after suffering a heel injury. The veteran fast bowler was the top wicket-taker in the competition but the injury meant that he was not available for the South Africa tour and he will also end up missing the Afghanistan T20I series. While some reports claimed that he can even miss the first two Test matches against England, the fast bowler has revealed a tentative date for his return from injury.

"If The Team Management...": Mohammed Shami's Blunt Take On T20I Future

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami remains one of the finest performers for the team across formats. In Tests and ODIs, Shami has time and again emerged as a match-winner for the team. While his performances for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) speak for the talent he has, there hasn't been much clarity about his international future in the T20 format. Shami, who is set to be honoured with the Arjuna award, was asked about his future in the shortest format, and he didn't shy away from admitting that he himself lacks clarity on the subject.

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Ahead Of T20I Comeback, BCCI Selectors Met Virat Kohli: Report. Agenda Was His Role Regarding...

Shreyas Iyer Added To Mumbai Squad For Ranji Trophy Game Against Andhra

Ireland to face Afghanistan in seven-match series

"Missed You": Suryakumar Yadav, Rashid Khan's Bromance Breaks Internet Ahead Of India vs Afghanistan T20I Series

"Ishan Kishan Wasn't Happy...": Report Claims BCCI Selectors May Be 'Looking Beyond' India Star

Orry "Da Praaa...": India Star Pacer's Hilarious Post. Internet Sensation Says, "Confusion..."

"You Can See Me...": Mohammed Shami Reveals Tentative Date Of Return From Injury

"If The Team Management...": Mohammed Shami's Blunt Take On T20I Future