Washington Sundar passes fitness test for India T20I series against Afghanistan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Washington Sundar has been cleared to join the India squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The allrounder successfully completed a match simulation exercise at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on September 4. While Sundar is available, the availability of teammates Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy remains uncertain pending a second round of fitness tests. Those three players are scheduled for further assessments on Wednesday, with final medical reports expected shortly after. Hardik Pandya remains unavailable for the series due to an ongoing leg strain. Shreyas Iyer will lead the India squad, which is largely consistent with the group slated for the upcoming Asian Games.
- •Washington Sundar passed a fitness test and is available for selection.
- •Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy await final medical clearance on Wednesday.
- •Hardik Pandya is excluded from the squad due to a leg strain.
- •Shreyas Iyer captains the side for the three-match series in New Delhi.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Harshit Rana likely to miss Afghanistan T20Is; Asian Games in danger too
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Sundar cleared for Afghanistan T20Is as Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana & Nitish Reddy await final test
"Harshit Rana faced a setback when he sustained an injury during a recent match simulation, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming T20Is against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have received the green light to return to the team. Updates on Jasprit Bumrah’s status are anticipated shortly, paving the way for finalizing team preparations post these developments.
"Washington Sundar has been cleared to play in India's T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi, while Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Reddy await tests.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:21 PMHarshit Rana likely to miss Afghanistan T20Is; Asian Games in danger too
Harshit Rana faced a setback when he sustained an injury during a recent match simulation, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming T20Is against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have received the green light to return to the team. Updates on Jasprit Bumrah’s status are anticipated shortly, paving the way for finalizing team preparations post these developments.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:40 AMWashington Sundar cleared for Afghanistan T20Is as Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana & Nitish Reddy await final test
Washington Sundar has been cleared to play in India's T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi, while Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Reddy await tests.
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