‘Hope is still alive’: Krunal Pandya reacts after missing out on India’s Afghanistan T20I squad
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…
Krunal Pandya, the 35-year-old left-arm spinner, has expressed his continued hope for a return to India’s T20I squad following his omission from the recent announcement. The all-rounder, who had been pushing for a comeback, was left out despite a strong IPL 2026 season, during which he picked up 14 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, set to take place in New Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17, does not include Krunal. Instead, Jasprit Bumrah, who is recovering from a knee injury, has been recalled, while Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana, who have also faced injuries, are subject to fitness clearance.
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- ‘Hope is still alive’: Krunal reacts after missing out on India’s Afghan T20I squad timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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