Why is India playing as the ‘away’ team in Delhi for Afghanistan T20Is?
- India are playing as the ‘away’ team against Afghanistan in the T20I series despite the matches being held in Delhi.
- Afghanistan are the designated hosts, making this the first time a team has officially hosted India on Indian soil.
- Afghanistan get home-team privileges, including their captain conducting the toss and using the home dressing room at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- Afghanistan have long played their home matches outside the country due to logistical and security constraints, with India helping host them.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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