AFG vs IND first T20I | Ahead of Asian Games, full-strength India aims to flex muscle
India's cricket team is preparing for a T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi ahead of the Asian Games. The series serves as a crucial test for captain Shreyas Iyer and young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Why it matters
The series is a key indicator of India's squad depth and form as they look to maintain their dominance in international T20 cricket.
In a year when India and Afghanistan have locked horns in a one-off Test and three ODIs, there is a feeling of familiarity as the Asian sides meet again for a T20I series. This will be uncharted territory, however, given the quirk of Afghanistan being the official host for a three-game assignment in the heart of India’s capital city.
The Afghans have played ‘home’ ties in India previously, but never against the Men in Blue. The timing of the series — India’s international home season usually begins in the month of October — is another peculiarity.
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