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India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Who Will Make Way For Virat Kohli?

After a convincing victory in the first T20I against Afghanistan, the Indian cricket team gears up for the second match of the series, with returning Virat Kohli in focus. The talismanic batter missed the series opener due to a personal commitment but is back and available for selection in the second T20I of the 3-match assignment. Kohli, who hasn't featured in a T20I for India since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022, will be keen to impress, especially keeping the selection for next year's World Cup in mind.

"There has To Be A...": Jacques Kallis On Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is

Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Friday expressed his take on star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the Indian T20I side more than a year ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June, saying that there has to be a balance between youth and experience. Virat and Rohit have finally made their return to T20Is during the ongoing three-match series against Afghanistan. It marks their first appearance in a short format following a crushing ten-wicket loss to England in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

Novak Djokovic Says He Is Text Buddy With Virat Kohli, Opens Up On His Epic Cricket Shot

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam when he defends his Australia Open title later this month in Melbourne. Ahead of the Australia Open, Djokovic played an exhibition match with Stefanos Tsitsipas, the man he beat at last year's final at the Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic also hosted a host of Australian celebrities during the even, including Australian cricketer Steve Smith. He also played cricket with Smith and late great Shane Warne's son Jackson. The 36-year-old also revealed that he is in contact with star India batter Virat Kohli through text messaging, despite not meeting him in person.

"Hasn't Grabbed His Chance": Ex India Star Names Player To Be Dropped For Virat Kohli In 2nd T20I

Following India's win over Afghanistan in the first T20I, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed his disappointment with Tilak Varma's recent performances, saying that he has not grabbed his opportunities fully and might have to make way for Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal in upcoming matches of the three-match series. 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.

India Eye Series Win Over Afghanistan As fringe Players Look To Impress; Virat Kohli To Return

A series win over Afghanistan is still not counted among the grandstand cricketing feats, but a clutch of players will be eager to achieve that in Indore on Sunday in the second T20I as it can transform them into contenders from sidekicks. India had won the first game at Mohali by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead. It is then imperative for Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel to produce a defining effort against the Afghans to keep themselves within the selectors' sight as the move to find a perfect squad for the T20 World Cup has gathered steam.

Watch: Virat Kohli Departs To Play First T20I In 14 Months, Fans Point At His 'Beast'

Virat Kohli, after a long wait, will be back in the T20Is on Sunday. The former Indian cricket team captain had last played a T20I back in 2022 at the T20 World Cup. However, for the last international series that India are playing (vs Afghanistan) before the 2024 T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli has been recalled. However, Virat Kohli missed the first T20I of the three-match series due to personal reasons. Now, he will be back in the second T20I in Indore, that will be played on Sunday. He was spotted at the airport leaving for Indore.

Virat Kohli Gears Up For 1st T20I In 14 Months But Should Not Open With Rohit Sharma. Ex-India Star Explains Why

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Saba Karim believes that Virat Kohli should not open the batting with Rohit Sharma in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. India defeated Afghanistan in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday but Kohli did not play the game due to 'personal reasons'. However, the star batter will be back for the second game and there were rumours that he can become Rohit's opening partner. Saba said that India will need Kohli to play a crucial role at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup and considering the pitches in West Indies, Kohli should stick to his familiar role.

Shivam Dube Joins Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh In Elite List With Match-Winning T20I Performance vs Afghanistan

Shivam Dube was the top performer for the Indian cricket team as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday. Dube slammed an unbeaten 60 off just 40 balls and even took the important wicket of Ibrahim Zadran as he conceded just nine runs in his two overs while bowling. Thanks to his all-round show, Dube became the fourth Indian cricketer ever to score 50 or more runs and take a wicket in a T20I match. Yuvraj Singh has achieved the feat thrice, Virat Kohli twice while all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the last one to do it.

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India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Who Will Make Way For Virat Kohli?

"There has To Be A...": Jacques Kallis On Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is

Novak Djokovic Says He Is Text Buddy With Virat Kohli, Opens Up On His Epic Cricket Shot

"Hasn't Grabbed His Chance": Ex India Star Names Player To Be Dropped For Virat Kohli In 2nd T20I

India Eye Series Win Over Afghanistan As fringe Players Look To Impress; Virat Kohli To Return

Watch: Virat Kohli Departs To Play First T20I In 14 Months, Fans Point At His 'Beast'

Virat Kohli Gears Up For 1st T20I In 14 Months But Should Not Open With Rohit Sharma. Ex-India Star Explains Why

Shivam Dube Joins Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh In Elite List With Match-Winning T20I Performance vs Afghanistan