India Names Squad for Afghanistan T20I Series
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India has announced its squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
Several important players are returning to the team for these matches.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the big names coming back.
Bumrah is known as one of India's best fast bowlers.
Other well-known players have also been included in the squad.
The team's selection was announced this week by cricket officials.
T20I stands for Twenty20 International, which is a short form of cricket.
In this format, each team plays just 20 overs per side.
The series between India and Afghanistan will include several matches.
Fans have reacted with excitement to the return of these top players.
Many believe the strong squad will help India perform well.
The exact dates and locations of the matches were not given in detail.
This series gives India a chance to test its players before bigger tournaments.
Cricket fans in both countries are looking forward to the games.
More details about the schedule are expected to be shared soon.
Vocabulary10 words
- squad
- the group of players picked for a team
- T20I
- a short international cricket match with 20 overs each side
- bowler
- a player whose job is to throw the ball at the batter
- overs
- a set of six balls thrown by a bowler
- series
- a group of matches played between two teams
- officials
- people in charge of organizing a sport or event
- selection
- the choosing of players for a team
- format
- the style or type of a game
- tournament
- a big sports competition with many matches
- schedule
- the planned times and dates of events
Quiz
Answer key
1. India's squad for Afghanistan T20Is 2. Jasprit Bumrah 3. 20
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
India has announced its _____ for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
Several important players are returning to the team for these _____.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the big _____ coming back.
Bumrah is known as one of India's best fast _____.
Other well-known players have also been included in the _____.
The team's selection was announced this week by cricket _____.
T20I stands for Twenty20 International, a short form of _____.
In this format, each team plays just 20 _____ per side.
The series between India and Afghanistan will include several _____.
Fans have reacted with _____ to the return of these top players.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think fans get excited when big players return to a team?
- What makes T20 cricket different from longer cricket formats?
- Do you follow any national cricket teams? Why or why not?
- How important is it for a team to have experienced players like Bumrah?