AFGHANISTAN
`Hosts will look to use these last 3 T20s to shape plans for World Cup
As the T20I comeback looms, Rohit Sharma has an opportunity to break several records.
Rahul Dravid informed that they have earmarked Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers leading up to the upcoming World Cup.
Rahul Dravid provided the clarity on Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer’s non-selection for the Afghanistan T20I series.
Virat Kohli will miss the first T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan, scheduled on January 11 in Mohali.
AB de Villiers expressed his admiration for Sanju Samson, stating that he is a huge fan of the Rajasthan Royals captain.
Ibrahim Zadran confirmed Rashid Khan’s unavailability for the T20I series against India, starting on January 11 in Mohali.
Ishan Kishan not being in India’s contingent for the upcoming T20I series is a consequence of him asking for a break and then partying in Dubai.
He has travelled with the team but will not feature in the series
Aakash Chopra has asked for clarity on KL Rahul’s exclusion for Afghanistan T20Is, opining that he can be made to bat in the middle-order.
To play Sri Lanka and Ireland
Eligible again for central contracts, but face financial penalties as well