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After about 14 months, the fans of Team India, who were waiting to see King Kohli in the T20 format, got a shock. A day before the match, Indian team coach Rahul Dravid made it clear that Kohli will not play in the first match. However, Dravid did not give a clear reason for Virat not playing. But January 11 is Kohli’s daughter Vamika’s birthday. That’s why it seems that Virat opted out of the first T20 match as he wanted to celebrate his daughter’s birthday with his family. It is not clear who will take his place. Speaking to the media a day before the match, the head coach Rahul Dravid clarified that Jaiswal will open with captain Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is likely to play at number three if Virat Kohli does not play. Moreover, as Shubman Gill is a local, it seems that he will surely get a chance in the team. Sanju Samson can bat at number four. Although Jitesh Sharma is also in the squad, Sanju Samson is expected to get a chance. Recently, he scored a stunning century against South Africa batting at number three. That means Sanju who is in form may get a chance in the first T20 match.
Kuldeep out..
In the absence of Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey came into the team. As he has the ability to bowl four overs along with batting, Dubey’s place may be finalized. Rinku Singh is also almost certain to play. The team has two spinners in the form of Akshar Patel and Washington Sundar. Both of them can bat as well as bowling. That is why it is interesting to see who will get a chance among these two.
The team also has specialist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi. But if one of these two is given a chance, the team will definitely favor Ravi Bishnoi. Because Bishnoi performed brilliantly in the T20 series against Australia. At the same time, it is almost certain that the pace trio of Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar will play in the quota of fast bowlers.
Indian team in Mohali
#TeamIndia all in readiness for the 1st T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali.#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/ogNLHdt8ak
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2024
Indian Squad for First Match (Estimated):
Rohit Sharma, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshadeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
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