IND vs AFG: Here Is Why Virat Kohli Will Miss The First T20 In Mohali

IND vs AFG: India and Afghanistan are set to face off against each other in a 3-game T20I series starting from January 11. This will be India’s last preparation series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Veterans Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma are back in the T20 squad, after not featuring in any T20I since the T20 World Cup 2022. The first T20I will take place in Mohali.

IND vs AFG: Here Is Why Virat Kohli Will Miss The First T20 In Mohali

However, Virat Kohli will not feature in it due to personal reasons. In the pre-game press conference, head coach Rahul Dravid informed about his unavailability. “Virat Kohli will miss the first game due to personal reasons. He will be playing in the second and third T20I.” Dravid said at a press conference.

Virat Kohli, a cricketing maestro, has left a mark in T20 International cricket with his exceptional skills and consistent performances. His T20I career is a proof of his batting class. Since making his debut in 2010, Kohli has been a stalwart for the Indian team, showcasing remarkable adaptability and a dynamic approach.

In the T20 World Cups of 2014, 2016, and 2022, Kohli emerged as a key player, guiding India with his exceptional batting. In 2014, he played a crucial role in India’s journey to the final, scoring runs with remarkable consistency. The 2016 edition witnessed Kohli at his absolute best, steering India to the semifinals with phenomenal batting displays.

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The 2022 T20 World Cup showcased Kohli’s continued brilliance as a batsman. He made a strong comeback And fared for India with determination. His innings against Pakistan at the MCG will always be remembered. Kohli’s ability to thrive under pressure and his consistent performances make him a pivotal figure in India’s T20I journey, leaving an enduring legacy in the shortest format of the game. He has featured in 107 innings in T20I format and scored 4008 runs so far. He has an average of 52.73 in T20I format. Let that sink in! He has a strike rate of 138 and has 37 fifty plus scores and one hundred.