India vs Afghanistan's first opening match was missed by Virat Kohli

India vs Afghanistan's first opening match was missed by Virat Kohli, as reported by the Indian cricket team coach, Rahul Dravid. He also added that Virat Kohli only missed the opening match that was held in Mohali on January 11 but continued to play subsequent T20Is in Indore and Bengaluru on 14 and January 17, respectively. Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the match against Afghanistan.