India is all set to take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series. It will be India’s last outing in the pre-match format. T20 World Cup 2024. The three games will answer many questions related to the tournament roadmap.
The two teams will first face each other on January 11 in Punjab and then move to Indore for the second match on January 14. The last match will be played on January 17 in Bengaluru.
There are still 5 days left for the series and all eyes are on who will be the Indian team for the series. More than because of the games, the attention towards the team is because it will be a potential clue about the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2024, which will be played in June this year.
Since the last few days there have been many rumors surrounding the team. But the recent reports by Sports Tak have revealed that all the answers will be answered soon. It was learned that the selectors will meet in Mumbai on Sunday (January 7) to reflect on the squad for the Afghanistan series.
Reports also added that the selectors will discuss the path for the T20 World Cup 2024. India’s squad for the Afghanistan series is likely to be announced tomorrow and it will be interesting to see who makes it into the squad for the series as it will give clues about the World Cup team.
The big question remains the availability of the seniors in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Sports Today earlier reported that the duo is set to be included in the squad for the Afghanistan series. If they make the team, it will be for the first time since the 2022 T20 World Cup that they will appear in T20Is.
There were separate reports in PTI suggesting that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be picked for the Afghanistan series, but that will not guarantee them a place in the World Cup. His selection will depend on his form during IPL 2024.
IND vs AFG: India chief selector Ajit Agarkar meets Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their T20I future
India chief selector Ajit Agarkar recently traveled to South Africa to talk to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli about their future in T20Is. Reports claimed that the duo expressed a strong desire to play in the format and wanted to play in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
India will be bolstered by their return to T20Is. But it would also be unfair to the young people who have been playing on the team for a while. Rohit Sharma’s return means Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan’s place could be under threat.
So far, there has been a lot of fuss surrounding the Indian T20I team. There has been no clarity on what the team will be for the tournament. It remains to be seen what decisions the selectors will make on Sunday. All eyes will be on them.