4 players yet to clear fitness in squad for Afghan series: Is India shooting themselves in the foot?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the Indian squad for an upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Key players Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Harshit Rana were included in the team, although their participation remains contingent upon fitness clearance. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17.
Afghanistan, who recently visited India for a one-off Test and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in June, will return to Delhi to face Shreyas Iyer's side. The Afghans previously played their inaugural Test in India in 2018. In June, India hosted the Afghans in their first-ever Test at the New Chandigarh Stadium, where they secured a record-breaking innings victory within three days.
The Afghans and Indians have a historical rivalry, with Afghanistan considering India one of their secondary home venues. Earlier this year, India won a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan 3-0.
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