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BCCI Announces India Squad for AFG T20Is: An exciting three-match T20 International series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for September. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's squad for the series, with Shreyas Iyer once again entrusted with the captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer Named Captain, Sanju Samson Makes a Comeback
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The BCCI had faced severe criticism from fans and experts after Sanju Samson was left out of the T20 series against Zimbabwe. However, he has now made a comeback for this series. With Samson's inclusion, the team now boasts three opening batsmen Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sanju Samson. Consequently, depending on the playing XI composition, one of the openers might have to sit out.
Young Prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns Maiden Call-up
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A major highlight of this selection is the inclusion of young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He has earned his spot in the national team on the back of stellar performances at the domestic and youth cricket levels. His aggressive batting style will offer a new option for Team India's top order.
Fitness Mystery: 4 Key Players Subject to Fitness Clearance
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In the squad announced by the BCCI, the names of four key players, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana, are marked with an asterisk (*). This indicates that their participation depends on final fitness clearance, as all of them have been grappling with injuries recently.
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India vs Afghanistan T20 Series Schedule and Venue
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An interesting aspect of this series is that all matches will be played at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, even though the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the official host. The Afghanistan squad has already been announced, and they will soon arrive in Delhi to begin their preparations.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | 13 September | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 2nd T20 | 15 September | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 3rd T20 | 17 September | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
India Squad for Afghanistan T20I Series
1. Shreyas Iyer (Captain), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 4. Sanju Samson, 5. Ishan Kishan, 6. Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Nitish Kumar Reddy*, 9. Axar Patel, 10. Washington Sundar*, 11. Varun Chakravarthy, 12. Ravi Bishnoi, 13. Jasprit Bumrah*, 14. Arshdeep Singh, 15. Harshit Rana*.
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