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Former India pacer Vivek Razdan believes Jasprit Bumrah's return in the T20I series against Afghanistan will help him rebuild match fitness after a knee injury. Razdan also cautioned captain Shreyas Iyer about the immense pressure of leading India

Afghanistan will host India in a bilateral series for the first time, marking a significant shift in their cricketing journey. India return with Jasprit Bumrah, while Afghanistan rely on their formidable spin attack and growing familiarity with Indian conditions.

Although Bumrah has been named in the 15-member squad for the tournament, announced on January 18, his participation is still uncertain.

Bumrah dominated Australia with remarkable performances, including eight wickets in Perth, a six-wicket haul at the Gabba, and a game-changing burst at the MCG

Steve Smith scores unbeaten 65 as Australia take control of second day's proceedings, reaching 234 for 3 at tea in third Test

Only 13.2 overs of play were possible during the first session, as the weather forecast predicts more interruptions throughout the game

Resuming their innings at 128 for 5, India lost the last five wickets for 47 runs in 12.5 overs with Nitesh Kumar Reddy top-scoring with a 47-ball 42 on Day 3

After failing to capitalise on their decision to bat first in the first innings, the Jasprit Bumrah-led side bounced back in the second innings with strong batting performance from the top-three - Yashashvi Jasiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Virat Kohli (100 not out)

Siraj bowls a couple of incisive morning spells to remove seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith

Four wickets fell in an eventful second session but Kohli and Washington remained firm during the breaks as India looked in commanding position

Bumrah bags his 11th five-wicket haul while debutant Harshit Rana bowls a fiery opening spell to dismiss the hosts for 104

India springs in surprise by selecting Washington as their lone spinner ahead of stalwarts like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

India's stand-in captain also says that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss

The 25-year-old South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the series opener in Perth and during the upcoming five-Test series

Curator Isaac McDonald says they are trying to prepare a pitch that has similar traits of the one that they readied for the first Test against Pakistan in December last year

Resuming at 198 for five, the Kiwis lost their remaining five wickets for 57 runs in an hour into the first session itself

The biggest shock arrived in the 24th over when their batting superstar Virat Kohli missed a juicy full-toss from Mitchell Santner to be cleaned up for a nine-ball 1

Devon Conway looked assured against a three-pronged Indian spin attack to reach 47 not out with Rachin Ravindra batting on five at other end

Etches his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs

Sarfaraz picked from where he had left off on day 3 to bring up his maiden Test century, reaching 125 not out from 154 balls with 16 fours and three sixes