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Nitish Rana is hopeful about playing for India again, saying he will cross the 500-run mark next year in the IPL so that the BCCI selectors can’t get a chance to ignore him. Rana, 28, has got little chance to make an impact for the Men in Blue, appearing in just one ODI and two T20Is thus far.

Virat Kohli has been included in India's 15-member T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, returning after a break of more than a month following the conclusion of the England tour. However, Jasprit Bumrah (back) and Harshal Patel (side) have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.

According to Cricbuzz, the BCCI, after holding an Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, has decided to reintroduce the Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup to the domestic calendar this year. The Duleep Trophy, last held three years ago in 2019, will begin on September 8 and run till September 25.