The forthcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, which is scheduled to start on January 11, will not feature Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya. Despite leading the squad in several Twenty20 international matches when Rohit Sharma was sidelined, the talented all-rounder is still recovering from an ankle injury. The 30-year-old is presently undergoing rehabilitation with an emphasis on strength and training. He is most likely going to return for the next Indian Premier League season.
It’s expected that Suryakumar Yadav will also return for the major competition. He had an ankle injury during the South Africa series, and he had surgery not long after. Due to a finger injury, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is also not available.
Additionally, it has to be seen if the BCCI supports Rohit in his status as team captain or if Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar are given consideration for the major competition.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, may or may not be available for selection. Following the pair’s meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar in South Africa, multiple media outlets stated that the senior batters would probably continue in the shortest format.
The team for the forthcoming Afghanistan series is expected to be revealed on Sunday night, according to ESPNcricinfo. Following the announcement, more details pertaining to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will surface. Shubman Gill might be regarded as leading in the Afghanistan series, though, if the selectors support that.
Additionally, the bowling unit will be the focus. In order to concentrate on the five-match Test series against England, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are probably going to be rested. The bowling duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi is probably going to be in charge, while Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh are probably going to be involved in the pace department.
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