IND vs AFG 1st T20I likely to be postponed; Know reason here
The series will be an important part of India’s preparations ahead of the Asian Games
The Afghanistan T20Is will be crucial from India’s point of view, as the Indian team are preparing for the upcoming Asian Games that will be hosted in Japan starting from the 28th of September. India will enter the competition as the defending champions.
India are preparing for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan (IND vs AFG). The two teams are scheduled to play three matches in Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17.
Afghanistan have never won a single T20I match in a bilateral series against India. On the other hand, India are looking to keep their winning streak intact ahead of the upcoming series. Afghanistan will host India for the first time in a T20I bilateral series.
Afghanistan T20Is get postponed due to security reasons
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However, according to a recent report, the first T20I scheduled for September 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is facing security-related concerns. These concerns stem from the BRICS Summit in the capital city, prompting the organisers to consider rescheduling the game.
According to reports, the Delhi Police has requested that the India-Afghanistan T20I be rescheduled because it could be difficult to provide adequate security for both the cricket match and the BRICS Summit simultaneously.
The police have reportedly raised concerns over the logistical challenges as an international cricket event clashing with a major international summit will be problematic for the Delhi police to deal at the same time. This might compromise the security of both the events.
One possibility being discussed is moving the first T20I by a day. However, no final decision has been officially announced yet, meaning the September 13 fixture remains the scheduled date for now.
When will the Afghanistan T20Is be held?
India will start their T20Is against Afghanistan from the 13th of September.
Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the Afghanistan T20Is?
Yes, Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared to play the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
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