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Even though Virat Kohli has been added to the T20I setup for the forthcoming ICC World T20, Indian fans will still have to wait for the comeback of the former India skipper as the veteran batter is unavailable for selection on Thursday..
Speaking to reporters on the eve of the series opener in Mohali, head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that Kohli will miss the first T20I against Afghanistan due to personal reasons.P)..
While Rohit is set to lead the Men In Blue in the series opener, Kohli will join the Indian camp for the 2nd and 3rd T20Is against the Asian visitors..
India are without wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer and former vice-captain KL Rahul for the entire T20I series against Afghanistan..
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