India opts to bat first against Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

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Rohit Sharma has called correctly at the coin toss and opted for India to bat first against Afghanistan in their Super Eight match in the Twenty20 World Cup in Barbados. India made one change after beating the United States, bringing in left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and leaving out pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday.

An India n supporter cheers for his team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and India at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, Thursday, June 20, 2024. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Rohit Sharma called correctly at the coin toss and opted for India to bat first against Afghanistan in their Super Eight match in the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.

Afghanistan also made one change after losing to co-host the West Indies; bowling allrounder Karim Jannat was left out and batter Hazratullah Zazai brought in. The morning start for Indian television prime time might put the bowlers in the early focus, but evening dew will not impact the game.

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