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“What Is KL Rahul’s Mistake”: Ex-India Star Slams Omission From Afghanistan T20I Series | Cricket News
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“What Is KL Rahul’s Mistake”: Ex-India Star Slams Omission From Afghanistan T20I Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan, especially when he and skipper Rohit Sharma both put up disappointing numbers during ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, but the 'Hitman' got a chance to return to the national T20I side. Star opener Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli returned to India's T20I squad against Afghanistan as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday revealed a 16-player roster for a three-match T20I series, starting on January 11. The senior duo made a comeback to India's T20I setup for the first time since the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, in what is a major development for the side ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.But KL Rahul remained absen...
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“Missed You”: Suryakumar Yadav, Rashid Khan’s Bromance Breaks Internet Ahead Of India vs Afghanistan T20I Series | Cricket News
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“Missed You”: Suryakumar Yadav, Rashid Khan’s Bromance Breaks Internet Ahead Of India vs Afghanistan T20I Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rashid Khan (L) and Suryakumar Yadav© X (formerly Twitter)Suryakumar Yadav and Rashid Khan engaged in a heart-warming interaction on social media just days ahead of the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan. Both the cricketers have played a lot of cricket against each other - both in international matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it was their 'bromance' that left social media users impressed on Tuesday. Rashid shared a video of himself practicing in the nets with the caption - "I've missed you". Suryakumar was quick to respond to his post as he wrote "And I will miss you". To which, Rashid remarked - "I am coming to meet you."Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a high-profile comeback to India's T20 squad for the three homes against Afghanis...
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“Ishan Kishan Wasn’t Happy…”: Report Claims BCCI Selectors May Be ‘Looking Beyond’ India Star | Cricket News
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“Ishan Kishan Wasn’t Happy…”: Report Claims BCCI Selectors May Be ‘Looking Beyond’ India Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] The India vs Afghanistan T20I series starts on Thursday. It is the last T20I series that Indian cricket team will play before the 2024 T20 World Cup, which begins in June. This series and the IPL are likely to be the deciders for the final Indian cricket squad that will play in the 2023T20 World Cup. The biggest news coming from the team selection was the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into the T20I fold. Both veterans have not played any T20I sine the 2022 T20 World Cup. But with their selection, things have become very interesting. There was another call which has added to the intrigue - the absence of Ishan Kishan.Ishan Kishan had wanted a break during the India vs South Africa series due to personal reasons.The T20 squad also features Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma, wh...
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Orry “Da Praaa…”: India Star Pacer’s Hilarious Post. Internet Sensation Says, “Confusion…” | Cricket News
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Orry “Da Praaa…”: India Star Pacer’s Hilarious Post. Internet Sensation Says, “Confusion…” | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team is currently gearing up for the T20I series against Afghanistan. It is the last T20I series for the Rohit Sharma-led side before the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. The mega event will be held in June. Keeping that in mind, the series against Afghanistan and IPL 2024 hold extra significance for the side which is eyeing its first ICC title since 2013. Seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been named in the squad. It will be their first T20I assignment since the 2022 T20 World Cup.Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is also part of the squad. He has been an integral part of India's T20I plan in the last one year. He was part of India's T20I team against South Africa. Recently, he played a Ranji Trophy match for Punjab against Karnataka.An instagram s...
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India’s Squad vs Afghanistan: Star Pacer’s Absence Leaves Aakash Chopra Surprised | Cricket News
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India’s Squad vs Afghanistan: Star Pacer’s Absence Leaves Aakash Chopra Surprised | Cricket News

[ad_1] Representative image© AFPCricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that pacer Deepak Chahar should have been included in the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The Men in Blue will lock horns against Afghanistan in the three-match series starting on Thursday which will take place at Mohali, Bengaluru, and Indore respectively. The hosts have included Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan as their three frontline seamers. Talking on his YouTube channel, the former India opener said that Chahar should have been part of the T20I squad if he had made himself available."Interestingly, only three fast bowlers have been selected. Arshdeep (Singh), Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan are there here. Deepak Chahar was also picked for the South Africa T20Is...
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“Where Is Ishan Kishan?”: Ex India Star Raises Serious Questions On T20I Squad vs Afghanistan | Cricket News
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“Where Is Ishan Kishan?”: Ex India Star Raises Serious Questions On T20I Squad vs Afghanistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India's squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan marked the return of veteran Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while Sanju Samson also found a spot in the team for the 3-match series. While fans and pundits welcomed the return of the trio, a few other players' absence did turn out to be a head-scratcher to many. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, etc. found no place in the team, leaving the world of social media baffled.Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer-turned-pundit, asked some direct questions on social media with reagards to the absence of Iyer and Kishan, as well as the return of all-rounder Shivam Dube."Iyer was nominated as the Vice-Captain for the 5-match T20i series vs Australia. Was a part of the squad against SA too. Now, finds ...
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Did Hardik Pandya’s Injury Lead To Rohit Sharma’s T20I Return? Ex-India Star’s Huge Take | Cricket News
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Did Hardik Pandya’s Injury Lead To Rohit Sharma’s T20I Return? Ex-India Star’s Huge Take | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma was named Indian cricket team skipper for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting January 11. Rohit last played a T20I match back in November 2022 when he faced England in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. Since then, both Rohit and Virat Kohli have prioritised Test and ODI cricket due to the Cricket World Cup taking place in 2023. In the meantime, Hardik Pandya led the team in T20Is but former India wicketkeeper batter Saba Karim believes that the all-rounder's prolonged absence due to injury concerns may have played a part in Rohit making a return.Rohit's inclusion in the side as captain sends a clear signal about Indian team management's plans ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 and Karim said that Rohit brings stability to the side.“There is...
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“In 2024 We Mind Our Own…”: Rohit Sharma’s Post A Day After T20I Comeback Goes Viral | Cricket News
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“In 2024 We Mind Our Own…”: Rohit Sharma’s Post A Day After T20I Comeback Goes Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma made a long-awaited return to the Indian T20I cricket team as he was named in the series against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the two big names who made a comeback into the format. Both players did not play a single T20I after the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, with both being included, speculation is rife that they are very much in the scheme of things for the 2024 T20 World Cup.Rohit Sharma is also the captain for the T20I series against Afghanistan. This is the last T20I series that India will play before the 2024 T20 World Cup.On Monday evening, Rohit Sharma posted an image on Instagram which has gone viral. "In 2024 we mind our own rizzness", Rohit Sharma captioned the post.Rohit will lead the Indian squad in T20Is agai...
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“Can’t Pick One And Drop…”: Report Claims Real Reason Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Both Got Selected For T20Is | Cricket News
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“Can’t Pick One And Drop…”: Report Claims Real Reason Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Both Got Selected For T20Is | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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.However, Pandya's own injury in the ODI World Cup along and more recently, Suryakumar Yadav's ligament tear, resulted in a lot of inexperience at the top of the order.PTI had reported last week that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel was set to pick the cele...
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“He Will Be Captain If…”: Ex-India Star on Rohit Sharma Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News
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“He Will Be Captain If…”: Ex-India Star on Rohit Sharma Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra believes that star India batter, Rohit Sharma will lead India even if Hardik Pandya is in the playing 11 for the forthcoming T20 World Cup which is taking place in the West Indies and the United States of America. The Indian selector committee has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan starting on Thursday. The three-match series will be played at Mohali, Bengaluru, and Indore respectively. Last month, the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians have elected Hardik as their skipper ahead of Rohit for the IPL 2024 but Chopra opined that Rohit should only lead the Men in Blue in the upcoming mega event on his YouTube channel."Rohit Sharma is now the captain and I feel he will be the captain in the World Cup as w...
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