Having returned from a multi-format tour of South Africa, Team India will now begin their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to be held in June this year. The Men in Blue are set to host Afghanistan for a three-match T20I series. This is the first-ever limited-over bilateral series featuring the Asian neighbours. Both teams will look to test their players during the campaign before confirming the squad for the ICC tournament. The opening T20I between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for January 11, with the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali hosting the contest at 7 PM IST.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recalled Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Afghanistan series. The veteran duo had stayed out of India’s T20I set-up for a prolonged period. But the team management has again sought their services, keeping the World Cup in mind.
Upon his return, Rohit will serve the leadership responsibility in all three T20Is against Afghanistan. Alongside Sanju Samson, youngster Jitesh Sharma has been roped in as a wicketkeeper option. With Jasprit Bumrah sitting out, the pace trio of Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar have made the cut. Meanwhile, Afghanistan has also prepared a strong squad, which will be led by their regular captain Ibrahim Zadran.
Ahead of Thursday’s match for the first T20I between India and Afghanistan; here is all you need to know:
When will the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan will be played?
The first T20I match between India and Afghanistan will take place on January 11.
Where will the first T20I match between India vs Afghanistan be played?
The first T20I match between India and Afghanistan will be played at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
What time will the first T20I match between India vs Afghanistan begin?
The first T20I match between India and Afghanistan will begin at 7 PM IST on Thursday.
Which TV channels will broadcast the first T20I match between India vs Afghanistan?
The India vs Afghanistan match will be televised on the Sports 18 Network in India.
How do I watch the live streaming of the first T20I between India vs Afghanistan?
The India vs Afghanistan match will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website in India.
What are the full squads of India and Afghanistan For the First T20I?
India Full Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), 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
Afghanistan Full Squad: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem, Qais Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib
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