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"Can't Pick One And Drop...": Report Claims Real Reason Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Both Got Selected For T20Is

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on Sunday made a high-profile comeback to India's T20 squad for the three homes against Afghanistan with the former also named captain for the series beginning in Mohali on January 11. Rohit and Kohli last appeared in a T20 for India in the World Cup semifinal against England in November 2022. Back then, the two veterans along with KL Rahul were seen to be playing archaic cricket in the powerplay and the team needed to move on from that approach with Hardik Pandya earmarked as the new T20 skipper.

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's IPL Show Impact T20 World Cup 2024 Inclusion? Ex-Selector Reveals

The selectors have clearly gone for the status quo rather than addressing the elephant in the room by picking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their first T20 series in 14 months. Will it have a bearing on India's chances in another T20 World Cup? Only time can tell. Having endured a heartbreak in the previous two editions of the T20 World Cup, the two greats of the game can't be faulted for wanting a final shot at glory in the format. But the same can't be said about the selectors, who picked a fresh bunch of players to take the team forward since the crushing semifinal loss to England in November 2022. Now that Rohit and Kohli have been picked for the home series against Afghanistan beginning on January 11, it is a given that the famed duo will be a part of India's squad for the ICC showpiece in the US and Caribbean in June.

Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

The ongoing Ranji Trophy is making new headlines everyday. From Bihar's controversial two-team fiasco to Ajinkya Rahane's arrival in Patna for the match, the Indian domestic tournament is grabbing all the attention. On Monday, a new record was registered in the books of Ranji Trophy as Assam skipper Riyan Parag smashed a whopping total of 12 sixes and scored the second-highest century in the history of the tournament. The 22-year-old all-rounder achieved this feat during the match between Assam and Chhattisgarh.

"Sab Peete Hai": Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni's Ex-India Teammate Makes Sensational Claim On His Playing Days

The early 2000s were an interesting time for Indian cricket. From around that time, players from small cities, towns made their way into the Indian cricket team. MS Dhoni is a prime example among them. Another player who made it big despite not starting from a place with no huge cricket background was Praveen Kumar. Hailing from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Praveen Kumar made a name for himself as a premium swing bowler. He was a handy batter too. Overall from 2007 to 2012, Praveen Kumar played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is: 3 Reason Why BCCI Had To Pick Them

The Indian cricket spectrum jumped with joy as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their return to the national team in the T20I format as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squad for the Afghanistan series. Kohli and Rohit hadn't played a T20 international since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022 but are back in the reckoning, especially as the Afghanistan series remains Team India's last before next year's T20 World Cup.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is widely known for being the 'cool captain'. Under his captaincy, Team India has won three ICC trophies, including the 2011 ODI World Cup. Not only in international cricket but Dhoni has immensely contributed in Chennai Super Kings' success in IPL. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is also very popular for his charismatic personality and witty nature. The best example of his humor was recently seen during an engagement party.

Mind Games? England Star's Intriguing Take On 'Spin Friendly' Pitches For Tests In India

England wicketkeeper batter Johnny Bairstow feels if India opt for turning pitches during the five-Test series later this month, "it will negate bit of their strength in their seam attack". England had lost the Test series 1-3 to India on spin-friendly tracks during their 2021 tour of the country. "India can produce different pitches: it doesn't have to turn. We've seen how potent their seam attack has been recently," Bairstow told Sky Sports.

Team India Suffers Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav Blows. Report Rules Out Duo Till...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team continues to wait for the likes of Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav to regain full fitness. The duo is likely to remain out for a longer period, with Shami likely to miss the first two Tests against England while Suryakumar's return is not expected until the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The BCCI announced India's squad for the 3-match T20I series against Afghanistan on Sunday but the team for the Test series against England is yet to be named.

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"Can't Pick One And Drop...": Report Claims Real Reason Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Both Got Selected For T20Is

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's IPL Show Impact T20 World Cup 2024 Inclusion? Ex-Selector Reveals

Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

"Sab Peete Hai": Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni's Ex-India Teammate Makes Sensational Claim On His Playing Days

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is: 3 Reason Why BCCI Had To Pick Them

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

Mind Games? England Star's Intriguing Take On 'Spin Friendly' Pitches For Tests In India

Team India Suffers Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav Blows. Report Rules Out Duo Till...