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Bumrah, Pandya remain sidelined as India prepares for Afghanistan, West Indies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:59 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Bumrah, Pandya remain sidelined as India prepares for Afghanistan, West Indies

Summary

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya continue rehabilitation ahead of India's upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan and West Indies. Bumrah is working through a left-knee issue, with no confirmed return date, while Pandya is addressing calf and previous injury concerns. Both players are crucial to India's lineup, especially with the ODI World Cup approaching in 2027. Recovery progress for Prince Yadav is positive, as he has returned from a hamstring injury and is available for selection. The BCCI's cautious approach reflects a focus on long-term player fitness amid a troubling injury stretch for the team.

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Status Watch

•Bumrah continues rehabilitation, no fixed return timeline.
•Pandya training in Bengaluru after calf and previous leg injuries.
•India's white-ball series against Afghanistan and West Indies starts soon.
•Prince Yadav recovered from hamstring injury, available for selection.
•BCCI reviews fitness testing amid ongoing injury challenges.

Latest Updates

11:59 AMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya injuries: Latest update on India stars' fitness ahead of white-ball series against AFG and WI

What they're saying

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With the latest string of injuries plaguing India, here's a look at the injury updates for Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya ahead of Afghanistan.
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