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Ishan Kishan In Fray For England Tests, Says Report. KL Rahul's Role Changes To ...

There has been a lot of speculation surrounding Ishan Kishan recently with some media reports claiming that the wicket-keeper batter was dropped for the Afghanistan T20I series due to 'mistrust' between him and the Indian cricket team selectors. Kishan opted out of the South Africa Test series citing 'personal reasons' and has not featured for the national side since then. However, according to Cricbuzz, he is likely to make his return to international cricket during the upcoming Test series against England as the team management may opt for a specialist wicket-keeper in place of KL Rahul.

"Why Didn't Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Play After T20 World Cup..." Ex-BCCI Selector's Big Take On Stars' T20I Comeback

The biggest development that will happening in Indian cricket starting on Thursday will be the return of Rohit Sharma in T20I cricket. Both he and Virat Kohli were named in the T20I squad for the three match series against Afghanistan, which is the last T20I contest that Indian cricket team will be playing ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. While Virat Kohli will not play the first T20I against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma will play. Speaking to Star Sports, former Chief of Selectors MSK Prasad spoke on having the best possible team play against Afghanistan

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Who Will Take Virat Kohli's Place?

Team India will be squaring off against Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday in Mohali. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who will be playing first T20I match since World Cup 2022, will be leading the side. However, star batter Virat Kohli, who was also returning to the shortest format along with Rohit, pulled out of the first game, due to personal reasons. Apart from this duo, this series will also mark a comeback of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in T20I cricket.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I, Mohali Weather Report: Will Rain Play A Spoilsport?

The first T20I of the three-match series between India and Afghanistan will be played on Thursday in Mohali. This series will be both special and crucial as skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli are making a comeback in the shortest format, after a hiatus of more than a year. However, Kohli will be missing out on the first game, due to personal reasons. This series will be a great preparation for India as it will be their last T20Is before the T20 World Cup in June. The likes of Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah have rested for this series after a terrific outing against South Africa in the Tests.

Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss Out On Afghanistan T20I Series? Rahul Dravid Provides Clear Answer

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 starting Thursday. Kishan ruled himself out of the Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons and some reports 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. However, during the pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I, head coach Rahul Dravid rubbished those rumours and said that Kishan has not made himself available for selection yet.

BCCI To Talk To Mohammed Shami Soon, Claims Report. Topic Is "How Much Cricket He..."

Mohammed Shami is currently on a break from cricket. He was last seen in action at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, where he was the top wicket-taker. But a medical issue 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 that he is training well and may be fit for the series.

Andy Farrell set to be named Lions head coach for 2025 tour of Australia

Andy Farrell is expected to be named British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia on Thursday.

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Ishan Kishan In Fray For England Tests, Says Report. KL Rahul's Role Changes To ...

"Why Didn't Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Play After T20 World Cup..." Ex-BCCI Selector's Big Take On Stars' T20I Comeback

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Who Will Take Virat Kohli's Place?

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I, Mohali Weather Report: Will Rain Play A Spoilsport?

Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss Out On Afghanistan T20I Series? Rahul Dravid Provides Clear Answer

BCCI To Talk To Mohammed Shami Soon, Claims Report. Topic Is "How Much Cricket He..."

Andy Farrell set to be named Lions head coach for 2025 tour of Australia

2023 AFCON: NTA secures exclusive right to broadcast all 52 matches