India selects 15-member squad for T20I series against Afghanistan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Indian cricket team has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, led by captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma. The team features the return of Jasprit Bumrah to the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Hardik Pandya is excluded from the roster following a fresh leg injury sustained during training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are named as the primary wicketkeeping options. Several squad members, including Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana, remain subject to final fitness clearance before the series commences.
- •Shreyas Iyer serves as captain with Tilak Varma as his deputy.
- •Jasprit Bumrah returns to the T20I lineup for the Afghanistan series.
- •Hardik Pandya is omitted from the squad due to a recent leg injury.
- •Fitness clearances are required for Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah return for Afghanistan T20I series; Hardik Pandya unfit
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is
"The Indian cricket team has officially unveiled their 15-member squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The pace attack is bolstered by the return of Jasprit Bumrah, alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Notable batsmen include Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, although some players still await fitness clearance prior to the series start.
"Samson, rested for Zimbabwe series, returns as one of two specialist wicketkeepers alongside Ishan Kishan. He is among eight changes from that squad, with Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Harsh Dubey, Prabhsimran Singh, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma making way.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:47 AMSanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah return for Afghanistan T20I series; Hardik Pandya unfit
Samson, rested for Zimbabwe series, returns as one of two specialist wicketkeepers alongside Ishan Kishan. He is among eight changes from that squad, with Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Harsh Dubey, Prabhsimran Singh, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma making way.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:37 PMJasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is
The Indian cricket team has officially unveiled their 15-member squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The pace attack is bolstered by the return of Jasprit Bumrah, alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Notable batsmen include Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, although some players still await fitness clearance prior to the series start.
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