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Man Hugs Virat Kohli During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan, Detained For Security Breach

After a hiatus of more than 14 months, Team India's talisman batter Virat Kohli was back in T20I colours on Sunday, playing a handy knock to help his team beat Afghanistan in the second T20I in Indore. The crowd inside the Holkar Stadium gave a special ovation to Kohli everytime he touched the ball or collected a boundary. While no one has ever doubted Kohli's intent and desire while batting, the former India captain came out to bat with a different mindset as India blew away Afghanistan in a rather chilly evening in Indore.

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma Scripts Massive T20I Record

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday added another gem to his shining crown as he became the first men's player to play 150 T20Is. Rohit achieved this feat during the second T20I match against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. Rohit returned to India's T20I setup for the first time since the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. He led his side to a 6-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I in Mohali.

"When You See Your Captain Blowing Fuse...": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Outburst

Rohit Sharma's outburst over Shubman Gill during the first T20I against Afghanistan has become the new talk of the town. In the chase of 159, 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. After getting dismissed, Rohit expressed his displeasure towards Gill and even uttered some explicit words. Many former cricketers and experts have given their take on this incident and now Rohan Gavaskar has also given his opinion.

Watch: Afghanistan Star Pranks Sleeping Rinku Singh Mid-Flight, India Batter Wakes And Does This

Since making his India debut during the tour of Ireland last year, Rinku Singh has been making constant strides in international cricket. Batting down the order, Rinku has developed a knack of finishing games for India. His T20I scores read -- 38, 37, 22, 31, 46, 6, 68, 14, and 16 so far, scoring 278 runs from nine innings at a wonderful average of 69.50. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter played an important cameo on Thursday as India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I in Mohali.

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.

"Kuch Bhi Kar Sakta Hoon Main...": Axar Patel's Epic Response On T20 World Cup Selection Query

India all-rounder Axar Patel has suggested that he is not taking too much pressure as far as his selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup is concerned. Axar shone with the ball on Thursday as India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I in Mohali. He struck in back-to-back overs, getting Rahmanullah Gurbaz stumped in the eighth and then cleaned up debutant Rahmat Shah (0) in his next over. With India scheduled to play just two T20Is before the World Cup, Axar said he's not thinking about his selection as he doesn't want to put an extra bit of pressure on himself.

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.

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement

India skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to register a big T20I record. The star batter is only one game away from becoming the first player in international cricket to feature in 150 T20Is. Rohit has been picked as captain for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan which will also see him return to the format after a gap of 14 months. It is worth noting that India veterans Rohit and Virat Kohli both had been out of the T20I team ever since the side's exit in the T20 World Cup semi-final in November.

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Man Hugs Virat Kohli During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan, Detained For Security Breach

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma Scripts Massive T20I Record

"When You See Your Captain Blowing Fuse...": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Outburst

Watch: Afghanistan Star Pranks Sleeping Rinku Singh Mid-Flight, India Batter Wakes And Does This

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

"Kuch Bhi Kar Sakta Hoon Main...": Axar Patel's Epic Response On T20 World Cup Selection Query

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

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement