Team India is set to play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in September 2026, but the biggest talking point surrounding the team is Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. The star fast bowler has been included in the squad, though his participation depends on receiving fitness clearance.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 15-member squad for the Afghanistan T20I series on September 1. Apart from Bumrah, the team includes several other key players whose participation also hinges on fitness clearance. The three matches are scheduled to be played in Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17. As the series approaches, all eyes are now on whether Bumrah will be fully fit to take the field.
Jasprit Bumrah Fitness Update
If Jasprit Bumrah fails to pass his fitness test, Prince Yadav is the frontrunner as a backup option. According to a *Navbharat Times* report, selectors are considering including Prince Yadav in Bumrah's place. Prince has already made his international debut and possesses experience playing against Afghanistan; he debuted for India in an ODI series against them in early 2026. Although he subsequently sustained a hamstring injury during the T20I tour of the West Indies, reports indicate that he has now recovered and is available for selection. Should the selectors decide to make a change to the squad, Prince Yadav could replace Bumrah.
Indian squad for Afghanistan series
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma (Vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar*, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah*, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana*
Afghanistan vs India T20I Series Schedule
Venue - Arun Jaitley Stadium T20
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Venue - Arun Jaitley Stadium T20
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Venue - Arun Jaitley Stadium T20
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