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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India's T20I openers: Head coach Rahul Dravid keeps the option open

NEW DELHI: Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in the squad for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan, which starts on Thursday, although Kohli will be available only from the second T20I.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Virat Kohli to miss series opener; captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open

MOHALI: After the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, a tournament in which India lost in the semifinal, the selectors decided to leave out senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the T20 setup. Hardik Pandya was appointed captain and a host of young players were given chances. Yashasvi…

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

Preview: India vs Afghanistan – T20 cricket series

India’s star batters return to the T20 side in the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting on January 11.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024

Stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in focus in first ever India-Afghanistan white-ball series

NEW DELHI: Making a return to the shortest format after a gap of 14 months, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be in spotlight as India take on a dangerous Afghanistan in the first T20I of the first ever white-ball series between the two sides in Mohali on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024

'It was a poor pitch but...': Mark Nicholas on Newlands pitch for India-South Africa 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: Renowned commentator and former England cricketer Mark Nicholas shared his perspective on the Newlands pitch, prepared for India and South Africa's second Test, which concluded in just two days with India securing an eight-wicket victory.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024

I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

'I am a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram': Keshav Maharaj on 'Ram Siya Ram' song

NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj finds the 'Ram Siya Ram' song played during his entrance quite apt for the occasion. Recently, during the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, the devotional tune filled the air as Maharaj came out to bat on the…

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

'I thought the team had moved on…': Former India cricketer criticizes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to T20I setup

NEW DELHI: The recent announcement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to the T20I format for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has stirred controversy, with former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta expressing concerns over the direction of the team selection.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

Ranji Trophy: Captain Yash Dhull sacked after Delhi suffer 9-wicket loss to Puducherry at home

NEW DELHI: Monday morning was one of the darkest ones in the history of Delhi cricket. They lost to Puducherry, a team that started playing First-Class cricket five years ago, by nine wickets at home in their opening match of the Ranji Trophy season.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

Return of Rohit and Kohli reveals hope, apprehension about the road ahead

Rohit & Kohli return to Indian T20 team for ICC T20 World Cup in West Indies & US, hoping to gain closure for World Cup final loss.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024