Rohit Sharma Leads India in T20 World Cup Opener Against Afghanistan

India skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bat first after winning the toss against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. India included Kuldeep Yadav in the team, replacing pacer Mohammed Siraj. Afghanistan's change saw Hazratullah Zazai replace Karim Janat.

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

The Indian team made a strategic change by including wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI, replacing pacer Mohammed Siraj.

Similarly, Afghanistan made an alteration with Hazratullah Zazai coming in for Karim Janat.

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