India selects squad for Afghanistan T20I series with several injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
India has announced its squad for a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 13 to 17. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team, while Krunal Pandya was omitted from the selection despite his performance during the IPL 2026 season. The squad announcement includes Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana, though their participation remains subject to fitness clearance due to various injuries. Hardik Pandya will miss the series entirely after a leg injury interrupted his return to competitive cricket. India is aiming to solidify its T20I lineup following recent series against Ireland and England, which saw varying contributions from the spin-bowling department. The matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium represent a continuation of the team's ongoing search for depth in the T20 format.
- •India faces Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- •Shreyas Iyer captains the squad, which excludes Krunal Pandya and the injured Hardik Pandya.
- •Jasprit Bumrah returns to the national team pending a final fitness assessment on his knee.
- •Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana are included in the squad subject to medical clearance.
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"Krunal Pandya remains optimistic about his potential return to international cricket after his absence in the Afghanistan T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team, contingent on a positive fitness assessment concerning his knee injury. Additionally, several players, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, are included pending their fitness. Hardik Pandya, however, will not participate due to a leg issue affecting his comeback strategy.
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