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"Need To Have More Options": Yuvraj Singh's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has highlighted the importance of Hardik Pandya in the Indian team. Hardik has been out of action due to an injury he suffered during a World Cup match against Bangladesh in October 2023. Despite admitting that Hardik is injury prone, Yuvraj feels the management should give him enough time to recover, saying that he is an important member of the team. With the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year after the Indian Premier League (IPL), Yuvraj feels that India should look at more options when it comes to captaincy.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't Control Laughter As India Make Mockery Of Chase In 2nd T20I

India swept aside Afghanistan in the second T20I of a three-match series on Sunday, registering a six-wicket win at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. India captain Rohit Sharma became the first player to feature in 150 T20Is, while star batter Virat Kohli return to the side in the format after a gap of more than 14 months. After bowling Afghanistan out for 172, India achieved the target in 15.4 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Shivam Dube and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal.

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned India youngster Ishan Kishan's decision to take a break from the sport, citing mental fatigue. Kishan had pulled himself out of the India squad for the Test series against South Africa in December 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter was then ignored for the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. Speaking on the issue, India head coach Rahul Dravid said that the player did not make himself available for selection, and will now have to play domestic cricket to get back into the side.

Jaiswal, Dube steer India to T20 series win against Afghanistan

Stormy half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube propelled India to a dominant six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their second T20 International in Indore on Sunday, sealing a 2-0 victory for the hosts in the three-match series.

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2nd T20I: Shivam Dube Slams Hattrick Of Sixes To Mohammad Nabi After Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fifty

IND vs AFG Live Cricket Score 2nd T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal is firing in all cylinders for two-down India in the chase of 173 runs against Afghanistan in Indore. He has been joined by Shivam Dube after India lost the wicket of Virat Kohli, who scored 29 runs off 16 balls.

Rohit Sharma Registers Back-To-Back Ducks, Internet Goes Into Overdrive

India captain Rohit Sharma has had a horror return to the T20I side in the ongoing series against Afghanistan. After being run out for a duck in the series-opener in Mohali, Rohit failed to open his account once again in the second T20I. He was cleaned up by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the first over of India's 173-run chase. Prior to the ongoing series, Rohit had not played a T20I in over 14 months. However, his return to the team hasn't been a fruitful one for him individually.

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma Scripts Massive T20I Record

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday added another gem to his shining crown as he became the first men's player to play 150 T20Is. Rohit achieved this feat during the second T20I match against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. Rohit returned to India's T20I setup for the first time since the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. He led his side to a 6-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I in Mohali.

Ignored Despite 69+ Average, Sarfaraz Khan Makes Heads Turn With Latest Knock In Ranji Trophy

Mumbai-based batter Sarfaraz Khan once again made the headlines with his performance. Playing for India A in the ongoing two-day practice match against England Lions, Sarfaraz smashed 96 off 110 balls. His knock, which consisted of 11 boundaries and one six, came exactly after the day when India's squad for the first two Tests against England was announced and he was once again overlooked. Sarfaraz has been consistently performing well in the domestic cricket but is yet to make his international debut.

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"Need To Have More Options": Yuvraj Singh's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't Control Laughter As India Make Mockery Of Chase In 2nd T20I

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Jaiswal, Dube steer India to T20 series win against Afghanistan

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2nd T20I: Shivam Dube Slams Hattrick Of Sixes To Mohammad Nabi After Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fifty

Rohit Sharma Registers Back-To-Back Ducks, Internet Goes Into Overdrive

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma Scripts Massive T20I Record

Ignored Despite 69+ Average, Sarfaraz Khan Makes Heads Turn With Latest Knock In Ranji Trophy