IND vs AFG: Bishnoi and Sundar might miss out, says Chopra ahead of Mohali clash

Listen to Story Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said that Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar may not get a chance to play in the first T20I against Afghanistan. India is all set to take on Afghanistan at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. India will face Afghanistan in a three match T20I series at home.

India has an unblemished record against Afghanistan in the shortest format of the game, having won four of their five encounters with one ending in a no result. all in readiness for the 1st T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali. — BCCI (@BCCI) Speaking on his Youtube channel, Chopra went through India’ bowling options for the first T20I, backing Axar Patel to play over Sundar as the spin bowling all rounder.

Sundar has played 40 T20Is for India, scoring 107 runs while picking 31 wickets. “Axar will play for sure. Axar is also a left hander. If you wish to play Washington Sundar by mistake, another left hander. However, I don't think Washi will be able to play. I feel if Axar is at No. 7, you will have to play a spinner only at No.

8 and that will be Kuldeep Yadav,” said Chopra. He went on to say that Bishnoi and Sundar might not be able to play in the first match of the series. Bishnoi is the number 2 ranked bowler in T20I cricket. “If Kuldeep plays at No. 8, India will have to go with three fast bowlers because considering the fog here, I am convinced a lot of dew could come.

So I feel three fast bowlers and two spinners. A place might not created for Ravi Bishnoi and Washi,” Chopra added. The match will see Rohit Sharma return to the lead the side, having last played a T20I match in 2022 T20 World Cup semi final against England. In fact, the last time he played a white ball match was the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup against Australia..