The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s squad for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The significant news is the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the T20I side after their absence post the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma to Lead; Absence of Key Players
Rohit Sharma resumes captaincy duties as Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav remain sidelined due to injuries. However, the absence of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer is notable.
Inclusions and Omissions
Sanju Samson, not part of the South Africa T20I series, has made a return to the squad. Shivam Dube, absent from the South Africa tour but part of the Australia T20I series, also secures a spot.
Rest for Fast Bowlers
Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are rested for the Afghanistan series but are expected to make a comeback in the Test squad against England.
Fixture Details and Team Composition
The three T20Is are scheduled for January 11, 14, and 17 in Mohali, Indore, and Bengaluru, respectively. The squad comprises notable talents like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Axar Patel, emphasizing a mix of experience and emerging players.
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