Cricket
India suffered two major setbacks when Kohli and Hardik Pandya were sidelined with injuries for the Afghanistan ODI series, and now all eyes are on India’s new faces.
After some time out, Ishan Kishan is now back in the running for a key ODI spot.
With Hardik out, Nitish Kumar Reddy has a big chance to prove himself as India’s next all-rounder.
With Kohli and Hardik out, India has gaps in batting and all-rounder spots, giving the team a chance to try new combinations.
This ODI series is about more than just three games, and it could help India find long-term options for the 2027 World Cup.
Chances like this are rare. Good performances now could secure their spot in India’s future plans.
With top stars out, fans might see new heroes emerge against Afghanistan, and all eyes will be on Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy.