Indian Cricketers Who May Not Be Selected For IND vs AFG T20Is

India is scheduled to take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting from on January 11 onwards in Punjab's Mohali.

India is scheduled to take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting from on January 11 onwards in Punjab's Mohali.

India's T20I squad for IND vs AFG T20I series has not been officially disclosed by the BCCI. However, there are strong indications that the selection committee is likely to unveil the list of players on Sunday, January 7.

Ahead of the squad announcement, let's have a look at five high-profile Indian players who might not get picked for IND vs AFG T20I series.

Yuzvendra Chahal: Despite being India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal might face exclusion from the squad. Recent performances have seen Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi emerging as preferred spinners in the limited-overs format, potentially impacting Chahal's selection.

Virat Kohli: The possible exclusion of Virat Kohli from the India squad for the IND vs AFG T20Is is attributed to the rise of promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and the established presence of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer.

Suryakumar Yadav: The current world No. 1 T20I batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, is set to remain on the sidelines until February due to an injury sustained during India's T20Is vs South Africa, last year. Additionally, Hardik Pandya, another key T20I player, is unavailable for selection due to an injury.

KL Rahul: KL Rahul's inclusion in India's T20I team for IND vs AFG T20I appears improbable at the moment, given the noteworthy performances of wicket-keeper batters Ishan Kishan and Jitesh Sharma in the limited chances they have had in the format.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: The anticipated return of Rohit Sharma as India captain for IND vs AFG T20Is, coupled with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as alternative opening choices, raises the likelihood that Ruturaj Gaikwad might not find a place in the Indian team for IND vs AFG T20Is. Notably, Gaikwad is yet to fully recover from the thumb injury he sustained last year during an ODI match against South Africa.