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Afghanistan tour of India 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 316 runs across 4 Test matches, averaging 45.14, and accumulated 498 runs in 16 T20Is with an average of 35.57 and an impressive strike rate of 163.81.

Yashasvi Jaiswal lauded captain Rohit Sharma.

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'It's incredible to have a senior like him': Young Indian star lavishes huge praise on captain Rohit Sharma

Suresh Raina has showered praise on Axar Patel, asserting that he will secure his place in the T20 World Cup squad. Axar shone with the ball in the first T20I against Afghanistan.

Indian cricket team players in the huddle. (Getty Images)

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‘His ticket in T20 World Cup squad is confirmed’: Suresh Raina makes stunning claim on India star

Axar Patel is aiming for a strong performance in the Test series against England and the IPL 2024 to solidify his berth in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Axar Patel (Left) and Rohit Sharma of India. (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Axar Patel gets candid about T20 World Cup selection but keeps focus on two big upcoming assignments

The match marked a significant return for Rohit Sharma, playing his first white-ball international since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in November last year.&nbsp;

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Rohit 'Hitman' Sharma scripts mind-blowing world record despite getting run out for a duck in 1st T20I against Afghanistan

Shivam Dube's performance was central to the victory in Mohali, as he scored an unbeaten 60 off 40 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes.&nbsp;

India's Shivam Dube (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's captain Ibrahim Zadran.

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IND vs AFG: Match-winner Shivam Dube reveals chat with captain Rohit Sharma, sheds light on talks about 'improvement'

IND vs AFG: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's comeback to T20I cricket as a batter was short-lived as he was run out for a two-ball duck in the run chase.

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill alongside Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (Getty Images)

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'I wanted Gill to...': Rohit Sharma reveals what went through his mind after getting run out for two-ball duck in T20I comeback

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: India started the three-T20I series with a six-wicket over Ibrahim Zadran-led Afghanistan in Mohali. Shivam Dube scored his second T20I half-century.

Shivam Dube during the first T20I of the series against Afghanistan in Mohali (Getty Images)

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IND vs AFG: Shivam Dube's T20I career-best performance leads India to easy 6-wicket win over Afghanistan 

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma returned to T20I cricketer after 427 days only two get run out for a two-ball duck in the run chase.

Rohit Sharma loses his cool at Shubman Gill after getting run out (Screengrab: X)

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Rohit Sharma loses cool at Shubman Gill after latter’s reluctance leads to run out in comeback match, watch video

AB de Villiers was not surprised by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the T20I side as he believes their experience will help them in the T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli meets AB de Villiers during ODI World Cup 2023 (File Photo: Getty Images)

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'I understand the criticism out there...': AB de Villiers says he was in similar position in his career as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal was unavailable for selection and Shubman Gill replaced him as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill running between the wickets (Getty Images)

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Why Yashasvi Jaiswal is not a part of playing XI despite Rahul Dravid announcing him as Rohit Sharma's opening partner

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Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league but eye catchy part is that he will potentially become the first active player to have shared the court with his son, Bronny

LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league and is tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played

NBA insider Shams Charania says that LeBron James and Bronny James might get to make their potential opening night debut

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NBA insider drops hints on LeBron James and Bronny's potential opening night appearance

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58. One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy.

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58

One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy

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Michael Jordan’s ex-wife Juanita Vanoy remembers Dikembe Mutombo in touching Instagram post

Motor Sports

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck feels Chase Elliott is not performing to his full potential

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NASCAR insider calls Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports 'Unstoppable' heading into Championship 4

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season

Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

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Carson Kvapil officially joins Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team

American Football

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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India vs Afghanistan Match Stats

1st T20I, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

AFG • 1st inn
158/5

IND • 1st inn
159/4

BATTER

Rohit Sharma (C)
run out (Ibrahim Zadran / Rahmanullah Gurbaz)

Shubman Gill
st Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Tilak Varma
c Gulbadin Naib b Azmatullah Omarzai

Shivam Dube
not out

Jitesh Sharma (W)
c Ibrahim Zadran b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Rinku Singh
not out

Yet To bat

Axar Patel

Washington Sundar

Ravi Bishnoi

Arshdeep Singh

Mukesh Kumar

BOWLER

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mohammad Nabi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Azmatullah Omarzai

Gulbadin Naib