Kohli averages 57 in the nine innings as an opener in the T20 international. He has a strike rate of 161.29
Apart from winning the series, India are also expected to check their preparation in all departments in the only series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024
Shivam Dube last played for India in the Asian Games 2023 after a terrific IPL 2023. Pandya is out with an injury
India vs Afghanistan T20s: The senior selection committee of the BCCI announced the Indian team for the Afghanistan series. It will be captained by Rohit Sharma
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. But there are too many external factors, and eventually, the BCCI's all-powerful secretary Jay Shah might be required to take a decision. There are only five days to go for the first T20I against the visiting Afghanistan and the BCCI is yet to announce the squad for the three-match series starting January 11. Agarkar has left
Rashid Khan is the regular captain of the Afghanistan T20 side but has been named as a player for the three-match T20 series against India
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not played any T20 international since India's humiliating loss to eventual champions England in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Like many yeasts since the introduction of the Indian Premier League in 2008, the Indian cricket team will remain busy throughout the year in 2024 as well. Here's why and how
While quoting a source, the news agency ANI reported that Pandya won't be available for T20 series against Afghanistan but will get fit in time for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).
Contrasting reports have emerged in the media regarding Hardik Pandya's fitness with some going as far as claiming that he might miss the IPL 2024
Virat Kohli told the BCCI that he won't be available for white-ball matches without giving any timeline. After a five-match series against Australia, India to play six white-ball games in South Africa
The first of the three-match T20I series is scheduled for January 11 in Mohali, followed by the second and third matches on January 14 and 17 in Indore and Bengaluru, respectively.
Bumrah's new 'temple point' celebration after taking wickets became the talk of the town during India's match against Afghanistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
India vs Afghanistan Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma was all over the Affghans as he smashed the fastest Indian World Cup century, broke Sachin and Gayle's records to take India to win
India's Rohit Sharma overtook Chris Gayle for most sixes in international cricket as he smashed Naveen Ul-Haq for a huge six in the World Cup game against Afghanistan.
Rohit Sharma broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in World Cup history by scoring a hundred against Afghanistan at New Delhi. This was his 7th World Cup century
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs Afghanistan Playing 11: As expected, India have made one change in their Playing 11, bringing in Shardul Thakur in place of R Ashwin.
Virat Kohli returns to his home ground Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, after 4 years. He has scored 222 runs at an average of 44.40, including a century, in New Delhi.
India would not be playing KL Rahul at number four to partner him with Virat Kohli, clarified batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of the team's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan
Delhi traffic advisory today: There will be diversions and restrictions on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg