Game time after injury hiccups: Full-strength India take on Afghanistan in first T20I
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What happened
Shreyas Iyer is set to captain India's full-strength T20I team against Afghanistan, marking the return of pace ace Jasprit Bumrah after a lengthy injury break. This series acts as crucial preparation for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, where the team looks forward to engaging with athletes from various sports. Iyer is particularly thrilled about his debut experience at a multi-sport event.
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