Kohli, Pant, Shami in Asia squad for Mujib centenary T20Is

Dhaka: India skipper Virat Kohli was today named in the Asia XI squad, also featuring Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Shami, to take on a World XI side in a two-match T20 series to celebrate the birth centenary of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Kohli has been named by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for one match subject to availability, which is yet to be confirmed by the BCCI. The two matches are scheduled to be held on March 21 and 22. The World XI includes former South African captain Faf du Plessis and veteran big-hitters Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard. The Asia XI features four Bangladeshi players in Mustafizur Rehman, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das. The squad does not have any Pakistani player. pti

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