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IND vs AFG ODI series may be canceled, know the reason

Sarita Dey
1 year ago

IND vs AFG ODI: Clouds of danger are also seen hovering over the series between India and Afghanistan. Actually, a series of 3 ODIs is to be played between India and Afghanistan. But in the midst of this series, the busy schedule of the Indian team has come. Team India will play WTC final match against Australia from 7th June.

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India's proposed ODI Series against Afghanistan under massive doubt: Reports
IND vs AFG ODI

According to a report in Cricbuzz, the three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan was initially expected to be held between June 20 and 30. Rohit Sharma’s team will then tour the West Indies from July 12 to August 13 to play two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.

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Before this, India will also play the final of the World Test Championship against Australia from June 7 to 11. Till a few days back the Indian board was confident about the Afghanistan series but soon things started looking doubtful after BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that the IPL 2023 final would be followed by the Asia Cup 2023 schedule.

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IND vs AFG ODI

As per that report, BCCI sources revealed that players will not get the desired rest due to non-stop cricket and this could affect India’s preparations ahead of the all-important ODI World Cup to be held at the end of the year in October-November.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief Mirwaiz Ashraf is currently in India

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IND vs AFG ODI

Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief Mirwaiz Ashraf is in India. After he was invited to the IPL 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 28.