{
  "id": 4938089,
  "title": "‘Hope is still alive’: Krunal Pandya reacts after missing out on India’s Afghanistan T20I squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/hope-is-still-alive-krunal-pandya-reacts-after-missing-out-on-indias",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T21:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hope-still-alive-krunal-pandya-210500818.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Bumrah, Samson back; Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bumrah-samson-back-pandya-misses-out-as-india-announce-squad-for",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:07:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Bumrah back in India squad for Afghanistan T20Is",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bumrah-back-in-india-squad-for-afghanistan-t20is",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:23:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}