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In Solving BCCI's Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Dilemma, Report Says Jay Shah's Role Is...

The wait for India's squad announcement for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan continues with just four days to go for the first match in Mohali. Reports claimed that the squad will be announced on Friday but no new developments were reported from BCCI. A PTI report has claimed that the delay may be stemming from the dilemma over the inclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keeping the T20 World Cup 2024 in mind. The two senior cricketers have not played T20I cricket for quite some time and the report claimed that BCCI secretary Jay Shah may end up playing a big role.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dilemma Delaying Afghanistan T20Is Squad Selection? Report Says This

Their eyes trained on the big-ticket T20 World Cup in the Americas in June, the national selectors aren't finding it easy to pick just one among Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming Afghanistan series. As of now, there are chances that both the stalwarts will be kept in the squad but possibly with a rider that form during the IPL will be the main parameter for selection in the T20 World Cup team. Another round of discussions could take place, and it could be the BCCI bigwigs taking the final call. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar had flown into South Africa during the second Test to talk to the two veterans, and both have made themselves available. (India Squad vs Afghanistan Live Updates)

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's DRS Discussion In Second Test Has Internet In Splits For 'Wrong' Language

With just one wicket to go and three reviews remaining, the Indian cricket team decided to make use of their resources, although knowing that the result was unlikely to come in their favour. Mohammed Siraj hit South Africa's Nandre Burger high on the right right, on Day 2 of the second Test at Cape Town, but the umpire had little interest in rewarding Team India's appeal. However, realising that India have three DRS calls to spare, Rohit contemplated going for a review, after a brief discussion with teammates, but eventually decided against taking it.

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Bhangra' And 'Boxing' Poses After South Africa Test Win Go Viral

The second Test between India and South Africa turned out to be a memorable affair for all the cricket fans. From Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket hauls to India's historic seven-wicket win, this match broke several records. South Africa got bundled out for 176 in the second innings and gave a 79-run target to India, which they eventually chased down in 12 overs. Completed in only one and a half days, it also became the shortest Test match (642 ball) in the history of cricket.

Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja To Vie For Sobers Trophy; Ravichandran Ashwin In Race For ICC Test Cricketer Of Year

Star batter Virat Kohli and premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will vie for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award, while ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be in the race for the Test Cricketer of the Year. Kohli and Jadeja will have to contest for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy against Australian captain Pat Cummins and his team-mate Travis Head. Ashwin will face competition from Head and his Australia teammate Usman Khawaja along with England senior batsman Joe Root, the ICC said on Friday.

India's Squad For Afghanistan T20Is Live Updates: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Make Long-Awaited Return?

India's Squad For T20Is vs Afghanistan, Live Updates:Team India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan is likely to be announced on Friday. The first match of the 3-T20I assignment set to begin on January 11.

Virat Kohli's Special Gift To Keshav Maharaj Gets Epic Caption From South Africa Star

Following the end of the second Test match between India and South Africa on Thursday at Newlands, Virat Kohli gifted his signed jersey to Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. Keshav took to his official Instagram account and shared the picture of him receiving the former India skipper's 'number 18' jersey. "One for the Wall, Thank you @virat.kohli," the Proteas spinner wrote on Instagram while sharing the picture. On Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Kohli also gifted signed jerseys to Dean Elgar after he ended his international cricket career.

India Squad For Afghanistan T20Is: Kohli, Rohit Keen To Play, Announcement Likely Today - Report

The early conclusion of the Test series between India and South Africa leaves the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee and the team management with some spare time to finalise the squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan. With the first match of the 3-T20I assignment set to begin on January 11, the selection committee are likely to meet on Friday and finalise the roster. For the first time in over a year, the veteran duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could return to the shortest format, having reportedly made themselves available for selection.

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In Solving BCCI's Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Dilemma, Report Says Jay Shah's Role Is...

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dilemma Delaying Afghanistan T20Is Squad Selection? Report Says This

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's DRS Discussion In Second Test Has Internet In Splits For 'Wrong' Language

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Bhangra' And 'Boxing' Poses After South Africa Test Win Go Viral

Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja To Vie For Sobers Trophy; Ravichandran Ashwin In Race For ICC Test Cricketer Of Year

India's Squad For Afghanistan T20Is Live Updates: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Make Long-Awaited Return?

Virat Kohli's Special Gift To Keshav Maharaj Gets Epic Caption From South Africa Star

India Squad For Afghanistan T20Is: Kohli, Rohit Keen To Play, Announcement Likely Today - Report