Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy remain doubtful for Afghanistan series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy face uncertain status for the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan. The pair underwent match simulation tests at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Wednesday alongside fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. While Rana appears unlikely to feature, medical staff suggest Reddy may be available for a limited number of matches. BCCI officials indicated that despite being clinically fit, players require 10 to 15 days to reach full match fitness. Selectors are scheduled to meet with the Centre of Excellence staff and team management on Thursday morning to finalize the squad. This meeting will also determine the availability of Jasprit Bumrah for both the Afghanistan series and the upcoming Asian Games as the team prepares to begin training at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
- •Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy completed match simulation tests in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
- •BCCI sources note that players require 10 to 15 days to regain full match fitness.
- •Selectors will meet Thursday morning to decide on the participation of Rana, Reddy, and Jasprit Bumrah.
- •The Indian team is scheduled to commence training at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy doubtful for Afghanistan series; Jasprit Bumrah call on Thursday
"Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy's participation in the upcoming Afghanistan T20 series remains uncertain. After undergoing match simulation tests in Bengaluru, Rana appears to be sidelined, while Reddy has a chance of featuring in a few matches. BCCI officials revealed that players typically require ten to fifteen days to regain match fitness, and selectors will evaluate both player conditions as well as Jasprit Bumrah's availability on Thursday morning.
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