India's Kishan, Shami to miss first two England tests
Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami have been left out of India’s squad for the first two tests against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.
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"Mahi Bhai Sunn Lo Aap": Shivam Dube's IPL 2024 Message For MS Dhoni Goes Viral
Shivam Dube impressed with the bat as he guided India to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday. Dube slammed a 40-ball-60 to hand India a winning start in their only T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. However, former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina was impressed with his bowling. After the match, Raina praised him for taking the crucial wicket of Ibrahim Zadran and said that MS Dhoni will surely use him as a proper bowler for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign.
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.
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.
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.