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Afghanistan tour of India 2024

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that they were not communicated about the double Super Over rule in the third T20I against India, which they lost by 10 runs.

Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott in this frame. (Getty)

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India's batting maestro Virat Kohli was presented ‘Fielder of the series’ medal in the dressing room BTS after India's T20I series triumph over Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli reacts after bagging the 'fielder of the series' award following India's T20I series clean sweep against Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan have roped in former Australian cricketer Shane McDermott as their new fielding coach ahead of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka which is set to start from February 2.

Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad (right) celebrates with teammates after dismissing India's Yashasvi Jaiswal during the 3rd T20I in Bengaluru on January 17. (Getty Images)

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India's skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that he has been refining his reverse sweep shot over the past two years. He utilised this shot in a recent match against Afghanistan during the third T20I.

India's captain Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a century during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

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During the 14th over of India's innings during 3rd T20I against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma exhibited a striking display of emotion following a controversial decision by umpire Virender Sharma.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma was visibly angry at umpire Virender Sharma.

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WATCH: Furious Rohit Sharma gives a mouthful to on-field umpire as 29-second video reveals the entire incident

Virat Kohli played an instrumental role in India's win against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I and set a perfect example of how to change the match on its head by giving 100% effort on the field.

Virat Kohli's exceptional fielding during 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan.

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After the 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan, Rinku Singh took to Instagram and used three words to beautifully explain what it's like to bat alongside Rohit Sharma.

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Rinku Singh wins internet with passionate message for Rohit Sharma, describes in '3 words' what it's like to bat alongside 'Hitman'

India's head coach Rahul Dravid regarded the heated exchange between Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Nabi as a display of passion in what was essentially a non-decisive match of the series.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid reacted to heated exchange between Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Nabi.

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Rahul Dravid gives lengthy explanation on heated exchange between Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Nabi, sheds light on not 'crossing the line'

Tasked with bowling the crucial second Super Over, Ravi Bishnoi's selection was a strategic move, influenced by his previous experience in high-pressure situations.

Ravi Bishnoi conceded just one run and bagged two wickets in second Super Over.

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Afghanistan tour of India, 2024

Afghanistan tour of India

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11 Jan - 17 Jan

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