Updated On: 11 January, 2024 07:00 AM IST | Mohali | PTI
Skipper Sharma stands in the spotlight on his return to T20Is after 14 months as India take on Afghanistan today

India captain Rohit Sharma during a practice session ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali yesterday. Pic/PTI
The spotlight will be on the returning Rohit Sharma as his long-time colleague Virat Kohli pulled out of the opening T20I against Afghanistan due to “personal reasons” ahead of the first-ever white-ball series between the two teams, beginning here on Thursday. Kohli, though, will be available for the second and third T20 International.
Kohli out for ‘family reasons’