Ishan Kishan, the wicket-keeper batsman, has been the subject of much conjecture surrounding his exclusion from the Indian cricket team’s roster for the T20I series against Afghanistan, which begins on Thursday. Kishan withdrew from the Test series against South Africa, citing personal reasons. However, there were rumors that the team management may not have picked him for the series because of his travel to Dubai and his participation in a game show on television. But head coach Rahul Dravid denied the rumors at the pre-match news conference before the first Twenty20 International, stating that Kishan has not yet declared himself ready for selection.
“He requested the remainder. I don’t think he’s put himself out there to be chosen yet. He will play domestic cricket and formally declare himself ready for selection when he is fit, Dravid stated.
For the Afghanistan T20I series, KL Rahul was likewise left out of the team; instead, wicket-keepers Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson were selected. Since this is the only T20I series prior to the T20 World Cup 2024, and the ideal venue to showcase one’s skills, the three-match series is very important.
As India plays Afghanistan in the inaugural white-ball series between the two sides, fans will be watching closely to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play in the T20 format for the first time in 14 months.
India will get more information on its situation ahead of the ICC tournament in the Americas after this three-match affair, which is the final one before the T20 World Cup in June.
The core group’s performance in the Indian Premier League, which takes place before the World Cup, will determine who makes the final 15.
Since they have returned to the T20 format, Rohit and Kohli are a given for that team, but the accomplished pair would first prefer to maximize their opportunities against Afghanistan, who will be missing their top spinner Rashid Khan.
Khan is currently recovering from back surgery that he had in November of last year.
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“He’s not entirely well. In the series, we shall miss him. In the pre-match news conference held here, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran stated, “We will struggle without Rashid but one should be ready for any kind of situation,” expecting that other players in the team will step up.
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