In the ongoing three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan in Indore, the Indian team has made a significant change for the second encounter. Shubman Gill, who scored 23 runs in the first T20I, has been dropped, making way for Yashasvi Jaiswal’s comeback. The first match in Mohali saw India clinching victory by six wickets, with Shivam Dube playing a pivotal role, crafting an unbeaten knock of 60 runs.
Gill’s dismissal in the opening match was marked by a mix-up with captain Rohit Sharma, resulting in Sharma’s unfortunate run-out for a duck. Despite hitting five fours, Gill’s miscommunication with Sharma led to a fiery moment on the pitch, with the Indian captain expressing displeasure at the turn of events.
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The second T20I not only witnesses the exclusion of Gill but also marks the return of Virat Kohli to the shortest format after 14 months. Kohli’s last appearance in T20Is for India was during the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final against England.
With the T20 World Cup 2024 looming, the second IND vs AFG T20I is crucial for India to secure a series win and finalize their squad for the upcoming tournament. This match serves as the penultimate opportunity for the Indian team to decide their final 15, with some players likely to be tested further in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
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Netizens have expressed mixed reactions to Shubman Gill’s omission in the second IND vs AFG T20I, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the high-stakes encounter.
Shubman Gill 😭 pic.twitter.com/YvNKTuCMZY
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) January 14, 2024
Shameless Rohit Sharma dropped Gill just becoz of a run out 😡
— Ayush (@vkkings077) January 14, 2024
Shubman Gill dropped in the next match just after he ran out Captain Rohit Sharma? pic.twitter.com/xbLjRLDtkT
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) January 14, 2024
And gill pays the run out price 🥲#NoComplain #INDvsAFG #T20WorldCup https://t.co/iCnMXgQFA4
— Ankit Motghare (@motghare_ankit) January 14, 2024
If Gill is dropped because of the incident that happened then it’s very bad call
— Aditya (@switch_hit18) January 14, 2024
A generational talent like Shubman Gill never deserves this types of treatment. For giving chance to a 37 year old guy , u benched Gill?
BCCI you will be humble again soon pic.twitter.com/eeGkPBz6uZ— SAMIN77 (@Not_So_Sa_Min) January 14, 2024
Shubman Gill has been dropped
Never mess with Karma & Rohit Sharma
KARMA HITS VERY HARD @ShubmanGill 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/q2TCYkZliW
— 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮 🇮🇳 (@ChaitRo45) January 14, 2024
No Shubman Gill in the playing X1. Jaiswal gets the well deserved opportunity. #INDvsAFG
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) January 14, 2024
Kaise apni hi barbadi pe has Raha hai 😭😭😭😭😭😭#ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/HapjrrIIMh
— ✵ (@beliketweety2) January 14, 2024
🚨Shubman Gill dropped 🚨
Koi na Bhai apan dono ke birth date exact same hai to kismat bhe same hi chal rhe hai😭 pic.twitter.com/h4KGBfuqh4
— Ayush Tomar (@ayush_tomar8) January 14, 2024
Shubman Gill on rohit sharma captaincy😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3Zu8BqJkld
— Veer (@_veerrr____) January 14, 2024
Gill dropped after getting Rohit run out, Rohit is vicious & vindictive. #INDvAFG
— 🦉 (@im_Punter) January 14, 2024
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
