All rounder Shivam Dube shines as India wins Afghanistan T20 series

Summary In this episode, Ashwin and DJ discuss the India vs Afghanistan T20 series and the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the team. They debate the decision to bat second and the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket. The first T20 match is reviewed, highlighting Shivam Dube's performance. The second T20 match is analyzed, focusing on Kohli's knock and the young players' contributions. The onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset in team selection are discussed, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup. The conversation covers final thoughts on Shivam Dubey, the test match squad for the first two test matches, the batting order and bowling combination, discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders, Kohli-Djokovic banter, and excitement for Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year's greetings00:38 Recap of India vs Afghanistan T20 series04:07 Discussion on Rohit Sharma's decision to bat second07:13 Analysis of team selection and the return of Rohit and Kohli09:18 Debate on the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket14:24 Review of the first T20 match and Rohit's dismissal19:39 Summary of the first T20 match and Shivam Dube's performance23:31 Discussion on the second T20 match and Rohit's early dismissal25:14 Analysis of Kohli's knock and the performance of the young players29:10 Debate on the onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset32:39 Consideration of the upcoming T20 World Cup and the importance of selecting the right players32:54 Final thoughts on Shivam Dubey36:01 Test match squad for the first two test matches39:13 Batting order and bowling combination42:28 Discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders43:35 Kohli-Djokovic banter and other sports updates45:21 Excitement for Test cricket and upcoming T20 World Cup