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Afghanistan tour of India 2024

Virat Kohli returned to T20I action during the second T20I against Afghanistan, replacing Tilak Varma. Saba Karim said that Varma was excluded due to the strong depth in the Indian squad.

Virat Kohli of India plays a shot. (Getty Images)

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‘Tilak Varma will be slightly disappointed…if a player like Virat Kohli is making a comeback’: Ex-Indian cricketer's candid observation

Axar's performance in this match was a milestone moment, as he reached 200 wickets in T20 matches, becoming the 11th Indian bowler to achieve this feat in the shortest format of the game.

Axar Patel celebrates with teammates after picking a wicket.

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IND vs AFG: Axar Patel chatters into Ravindra Jadeja's territory, becomes only the 2nd Indian to achieve THIS big record

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma indulged in a playful banter with Shivam Dube, with the trio sharing a hearty laugh, highlighting the positive team dynamics in Indian camp.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shivam Dube shared a light-hearted moment after winning Indore T20I.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma laugh uncontrollably during 'hilarious banter' with Shivam Dube; video goes viral

Yashasvi Jaiswal shared insights into his interactions with Virat Kohli during their partnership, underscoring the valuable experience of batting with such an esteemed cricketer.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) and Virat Kohli (R).

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IND vs AFG: After whirlwind knock in Indore, Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals what's it like to bat with Virat Kohli

'Bhasma Aarti' is not just a ritual but a profound spiritual experience, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction.&nbsp;

Indian cricketers visited Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple.

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WATCH: After thumping win over Afghanistan, 4 Indian cricketers attend 'Bhasma Aarti' at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube's unbeaten 63-run knock helped India dominate spinners in the middle overs and finish the run chase early.

Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel congratulating Shivam Dube after India's comprehensive win over Afghanistan in second T20I (Getty Images)

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'Skipper is really happy with my performance, he told me...': Shivam Dube after 2nd unbeaten fifty in run chase vs Afghanistan

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: A fan breached security in the 18th over of Afghanistan's innings to meet Virat Kohli who was fielding on the boundary at Holkar Stadium.

A fan hugs Virat Kohli while security rushes at Holkar Stadium (Getty Images)

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Virat Kohli's fan detained for breaching security and hugging him during Indore T20I against Afghanistan

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Hard-hitter Shivam Dube scored his second consecutive unbeaten half-century in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube during the second T20I run chase (BCCI)

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IND vs AFG: Jaiswal-Dube's electrifying fifties lead India to easy 6-wicket win, take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Gulbadin Naib took Indian bowlers by surprise smashing them for five sixes in his quickfire 35-ball 57 to help Afghanistan capitalise in powerplay overs.

Gulbadin Naib celebrates his half-century against India in Indore (Getty Images)

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Gulbadin Naib becomes third Afghanistan cricketer to achieve this feat in T20Is against India with 35-ball 57 in Indore

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Rohit Sharma made two changes to the playing XI in the second T20I against Afghanistan as Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the side.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after winning the toss in Indore (Screengrab: BCCI, X)

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IND vs AFG Playing XIs: Rohit Sharma makes two big changes in Indore as Virat Kohli returns to T20I side after 14 months

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India vs Afghanistan Match Stats

2nd T20I, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

‘Tilak Varma will be slightly disappointed…if a player like Virat Kohli is making a comeback’: Ex-Indian cricketer's candid observation

Match Details

Afghanistan tour of India, 2024

Sun 14 January, 19:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 20

AFG
134 (20.0 ov)

IND
181/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat Afghanistan by 47 runs

Afghanistan in India, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Jan 17

IND
212/4 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

AFG
212/6 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

Afghanistan tied with India (India wins the 2nd Super Over by 10 runs)

Afghanistan in India, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Jan 11

IND
159/4 (17.3 ov)

AFG
158/5 (20.0 ov)

India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Rohan Pandit (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

‘Tilak Varma will be slightly disappointed…if a player like Virat Kohli is making a comeback’: Ex-Indian cricketer's candid observation

IND vs AFG: Axar Patel chatters into Ravindra Jadeja's territory, becomes only the 2nd Indian to achieve THIS big record

WATCH: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma laugh uncontrollably during 'hilarious banter' with Shivam Dube; video goes viral

IND vs AFG: After whirlwind knock in Indore, Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals what's it like to bat with Virat Kohli

WATCH: After thumping win over Afghanistan, 4 Indian cricketers attend 'Bhasma Aarti' at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

'Skipper is really happy with my performance, he told me...': Shivam Dube after 2nd unbeaten fifty in run chase vs Afghanistan

Virat Kohli's fan detained for breaching security and hugging him during Indore T20I against Afghanistan

IND vs AFG: Jaiswal-Dube's electrifying fifties lead India to easy 6-wicket win, take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

Gulbadin Naib becomes third Afghanistan cricketer to achieve this feat in T20Is against India with 35-ball 57 in Indore

IND vs AFG Playing XIs: Rohit Sharma makes two big changes in Indore as Virat Kohli returns to T20I side after 14 months

India vs Afghanistan Match Stats

2nd T20I, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

‘Tilak Varma will be slightly disappointed…if a player like Virat Kohli is making a comeback’: Ex-Indian cricketer's candid observation

Match Details

Afghanistan tour of India, 2024

Sun 14 January, 19:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 20

AFG134 (20.0 ov)

IND181/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat Afghanistan by 47 runs

Afghanistan in India, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Jan 17

IND212/4 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

AFG212/6 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

Afghanistan tied with India (India wins the 2nd Super Over by 10 runs)

Afghanistan in India, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Jan 11

IND159/4 (17.3 ov)

AFG158/5 (20.0 ov)

India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireRohan Pandit (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

‘Tilak Varma will be slightly disappointed…if a player like Virat Kohli is making a comeback’: Ex-Indian cricketer's candid observation

IND vs AFG: Axar Patel chatters into Ravindra Jadeja's territory, becomes only the 2nd Indian to achieve THIS big record

WATCH: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma laugh uncontrollably during 'hilarious banter' with Shivam Dube; video goes viral

IND vs AFG: After whirlwind knock in Indore, Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals what's it like to bat with Virat Kohli

WATCH: After thumping win over Afghanistan, 4 Indian cricketers attend 'Bhasma Aarti' at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

'Skipper is really happy with my performance, he told me...': Shivam Dube after 2nd unbeaten fifty in run chase vs Afghanistan

Virat Kohli's fan detained for breaching security and hugging him during Indore T20I against Afghanistan

IND vs AFG: Jaiswal-Dube's electrifying fifties lead India to easy 6-wicket win, take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

Gulbadin Naib becomes third Afghanistan cricketer to achieve this feat in T20Is against India with 35-ball 57 in Indore

IND vs AFG Playing XIs: Rohit Sharma makes two big changes in Indore as Virat Kohli returns to T20I side after 14 months

AFG
134 (20.0 ov)

IND
181/8 (20.0 ov)

IND
212/4 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

AFG
212/6 (20.0 ov) & 16/1 (1.0 ov)

IND
159/4 (17.3 ov)

AFG
158/5 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Rohan Pandit (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)