Teenager Sooryavanshi included in India squad for Afghanistan T20s

Sept 1: 17-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in India's squad for the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan, following his strong performances against Zimbabwe in July. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been recovering from a knee injury, is also part of the squad, pending fitness confirmation. All-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, along with paceman Harshit Rana, remain on the list, awaiting final fitness clearances.

Shreyas Iyer will lead the team, while World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav is excluded from the squad. India will host Afghanistan for a three-match T20 series from September 13 to 17.