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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Return A Step Back For BCCI? Suresh Raina Says "If You Look At..."

Contrary to the prevalent notion of it as a backward step, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina on Thursday termed the selection of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into the national squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan as a wise call with the World Cup fast approaching. Rohit and Kohli were included in India's T20 squad after a gap of 14 months, and Raina said their presence will give the squad a lot of solidity. "If you look at the World Cup venues (in the USA and the West Indies), the wicket will be a bit tricky. India will need the experience of Rohit and Kohli there. Kohli is about to make 12000 runs in T20 cricket.

"If You Can't Pick Them...": Sunil Gavaskar Has A New Role For Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

A lot of debate took place over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's possible inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad but a return to T20I cricket after 14 months in the series against Afghanistan has possibly provided a sneak peek at what the Indian cricket team selectors are planning for the future. Both Rohit and Virat will be making their return to the shortest format of the sport after last playing in November 2022. While questions still remain over their T20 World Cup selection, Sunil Gavaskar backed both of them to make the cut even if they have an ordinary Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign.

Vamika Turns 3: Why Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Don't Share Daughter's Photo - Revealed

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's daughter Vamika turned 3 on Thursday. While Vamika has travelled to a number of foreign tours with her parents, both Kohli and Anushka have made it a point to not post pictures of the child on social media. Back in 2021, Kohli revealed the reason behind their decision. After Vamika's birth, Kohli revealed the good news on his Instagram and a fan asked about if he will be showing a glimpse of the bday. However, Kohli replied - “No we have decided as a couple to not expose our child to social media before she has an understanding of what social media is and can make her own choice,” he said.

"Virat Kohli Roared Up Like A Tiger ": England Great Reveals 'Sledging' Incident From 2012 Tour

The highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and England will kick-start from January 25 with the first match being played in Hyderabad. Talking about the Test rivalry between the two teams, England have an upper edge over India. However, India will be having the home advantage and it will be a daunting task in front of the Three Lions. Recently, former England spinner Graeme Swann revealed some unheard tales about England's 2012 tour of India, where the visitors claimed victory 2-1 in the four-match Test series.

"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.

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Return A Step Back For BCCI? Suresh Raina Says "If You Look At..."

"If You Can't Pick Them...": Sunil Gavaskar Has A New Role For Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

Vamika Turns 3: Why Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Don't Share Daughter's Photo - Revealed

"Virat Kohli Roared Up Like A Tiger ": England Great Reveals 'Sledging' Incident From 2012 Tour

"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