Afghanistan will play in the Asia Cup in 2022 and the ICC T20 World Cup in the same year, followed by the Asia Cup and the ICC 50-over World Cup in 2023.
After vice-captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to the recurrence of a left hamstring injury, reports have emerged that Kohli will take a break to spend some time with his young family.
Kohli has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a break in January to spend some time with his family.
Ganguly was recently quoted as saying that the selectors were in no mood to have separate captains in T20Is and ODIs as it would cause confusion in the team.
Ganguly said the selectors felt that multiple leaders in the white-ball format would lead to confusion and that's why the Chetan Sharma-led committee suggested that it's better to have one leader.
In a captaincy that began in 2017, Kohli led India to 65 wins out of 95 matches with an admirable winning percentage of 70.43. He relinquished T20 captaincy at the end of the T20 World Cup where India could not make the knockout stages.
The BCCI, it is learnt, waited for the last 48 hours for Kohli, who has already relinquished T20 captaincy, to voluntarily step down from ODI leadership as well but he did not. By the 49th hour, losing the position to Rohit Sharma was simply 'fait accomplish'.
This will benefit several umpires, scorers, match referees. "Now we have the guidelines, they will get five years' time for retirement," a Board official told PTI.
"Indi's tour of South Africa, 2021-22, will proceed with the revised dates and itinerary. The team will participate in a three-match Test series followed by a three-match ODI series starting December 26th, 2021," read the BCCI's statement in decisions made at the AGM.
Playing the role of a finisher, Ganguly, who batted at No. 6, smashed two sixes and four boundaries en route to a 20-ball 35. He had to retire -- as per the rules of the match -- and his team fell short by just a run.
The BCCI top brass has said that India's tour of South Africa remains on schedule, though they're keeping a close watch on the situation surrounding the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant in that country.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said India's tour to South Africa remains on schedule and they're keeping a close watch on the situation surrounding the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant.
Dhumal expressed confidence the bio-bubble environment created by South Africa will keep the players safe. The first Test will be played in Johannesburg from December 17.
Bengal pacer Ravikumar and Saurashtra's Aum Kanabar were on Monday named as replacements in the India B squad after an injury to Vasu Vats for the ongoing Under-19 Triangular Series.
The India seniors, during a nearly seven-week assignment starting December 17, are scheduled to play three Tests, three ODIs and four T20 Internationals across four venues -- Johannesburg, Centurion, Paarl, and Cape Town.
The second phase of IPL 2021 was played in UAE. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings won their fourth title last season.
The first match will be played between India U-19 A and India U-19 B on November 28. The final will be played on December 7.
India will be co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2031 50-over World Cup with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh respectively.
After being presented the Arjuna Award, Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to thank everyone who supported him in his journey, including his family, friends, and the national cricket board (BCCI).
Indian team's performance in the T20 World Cup where they made a group league exit will be one of the main topics of discussion during the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI, scheduled in Kolkata on December 4.
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