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India's skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in the squad for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan, which starts on Thursday. Kohli will be unavailable for the opener and will join the team from the second T20I, leading to speculation about an opening partnership with Rohit. India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, acknowledged the talent and skill sets of both players, but clarified that Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue as openers for the upcoming Afghanistan series. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-as-indias-t20i-openers-head-coach-rahul-dravid-keeps-the-option-open/articleshow/106713616.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

The focus, therefore, will shift to Rohit Sharma and how he performs with the bat. He can very well carry his recent ODI form into the T20Is. But do he and Kohli really fit in India’s T20I setup? Both played their last T20I in India’s semifinal loss to England at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. According to Dravid, however, the duo were always in his plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the Caribbean and US in June. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-t20i-virat-kohli-to-miss-series-opener-captain-rohit-sharma-and-yashasvi-jaiswal-to-open/articleshow/106711863.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Alyssa Healy led Australia to a 2-1 victory in the T20I series against India, securing their fifth T20I series win over India and third on Indian soil. Healy's 16th T20I half-century and her support from her bowlers, fielders, and fellow batters made the game easy. India's target of 148 was achieved with a 38-ball 55, nine fours, and one six, and her opening wicket stand of 85 in 10 overs with Beth Mooney. This was India's fourth-straight T20I series loss on home soil, following losses to South Africa (2021), Australia (2022), and England (2023). from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/healy-mooney-star-in-7-wicket-romp-as-australia-women-seal-t20-series-2-1/articleshow/106683469.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad emphasized the importance of T20 cricket over Tests in the country, stating that SA20 is crucial for the survival of Test cricket. The SA T20 league, which begins on Wednesday, features 34 matches across six cities, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape playing against Johannesburg Super Kings in the season opener. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sa20-will-help-tap-new-talent-david-miller/articleshow/106681471.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Monday morning marked a dismal chapter in Delhi cricket's history. Facing Puducherry, a team new to First-Class cricket for just five years, Delhi suffered a humbling defeat by nine wickets at their home ground in the opening match of the Ranji Trophy season. Amidst Puducherry's understandable celebration, Delhi's unexpected collapse against a less experienced opponent has once again highlighted the longstanding issues within the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). Himmat Singh has assumed the leadership role, while Ayush Badoni continues as vice-captain. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ranji-trophy-captain-yash-dhull-sacked-after-delhi-suffer-9-wicket-loss-to-puducherry-at-home/articleshow/106651088.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami, currently recovering from an ankle injury, is anticipated to stage his return to international cricket during the upcoming five-Test series against England on home turf. Scheduled to receive the prestigious Arjuna award, Shami shared with TOI that his rehabilitation progress at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) has been promising, expressing readiness for selection in the England series. Despite his inclusion in the squad, Shami was sidelined from the recent two-Test away series against South Africa due to the injury. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/our-pace-attack-can-challenge-any-team-in-the-world-mohammed-shami/articleshow/106651852.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Sri Lanka won a thrilling two-wicket match against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo. Middle-order batsman Janith Liyanage scored 95 runs, helping Sri Lanka chase down a target of 209 runs. Despite facing early challenges with Richard Ngarava claiming the first four wickets, a 56-run partnership between Maheesh Theekshana and Janith Liyanage turned the tide. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/janith-liyanages-heroics-help-sri-lanka-secure-narrow-win-against-zimbabwe/articleshow/106650758.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT