Crew India’s squad for the T20I sequence towards Afghanistan marked the return of veteran Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma whereas Sanju Samson additionally discovered a spot within the workforce for the 3-match sequence. Whereas followers and pundits welcomed the return of the trio, just a few different gamers’ absence did turn into a head-scratcher to many. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, and many others. discovered no place within the workforce, leaving the world of social media baffled.
Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer-turned-pundit, requested some direct questions on social media with reagards to the absence of Iyer and Kishan, in addition to the return of all-rounder Shivam Dube.
”Iyer was nominated because the Vice-Captain for the 5-match T20i sequence vs Australia. Was part of the squad towards SA too. Now, finds no place within the workforce vs Afghanistan. Dubey was within the squad vs Aus at house. Wasn’t picked for SA. Again within the workforce vs AFG. Additionally, the place is Ishan Kishen? Any information on his availability?,” Chopra wrote on X (previously Twitter).
Iyer was nominated because the Vice-Captain for the 5-match T20i sequence vs Australia. Was part of the squad towards SA too.
Now, finds no place within the workforce vs Afghanistan.
Dubey was within the squad vs Aus at house. Wasn’t picked for SA. Again within the workforce vs AFG.
Additionally, the place is Ishan…— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 8, 2024
The three-match sequence, which begins on January 11, would be the Indian workforce’s final T20I task earlier than the T20 World Cup begins subsequent 12 months. Nevertheless, even these gamers who weren’t picked for the Afghanistan task can e-book a spot within the T20 World Cup squad in the event that they go. on to do nicely within the forthcoming IPL season.
India’s Squad for 3 T20Is towards Afghanistan:Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
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