Following the victory in the Test series against Sri Lanka, the Indian team's next target is the match against Afghanistan. The three-match T20 series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for September 13th.
Cricket fans have received good news ahead of this series. Hardik Pandya, a powerful all-rounder for the Indian team, is ready to return to the field after a long break of about five months. There is information that he may be included in the squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Afghanistan.
In addition to Hardik Pandya, the young fast bowler and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is also fully ready for selection. Both athletes have been training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bangalore for a long time and are now considered 100% fit to play in matches.
Besides Hardik and Nitish, spin all-rounder Washington Sundar is also on the verge of returning. Sundar has recently been actively working on his physical fitness, and his training process has gradually increased. He visited Chennai over the weekend but will return to Bangalore this week to undergo a final fitness test before a possible inclusion in the team. The management wishes for Washington Sundar to return to the squad smoothly, through participation in short formats.
Yorker king Jasprit Bumrah has also been away from the field for a long time. During the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, Bumrah was rested. The management team does not wish to rush or take risks regarding Bumrah. This is because India is scheduled to play very important Test series against New Zealand and Australia later this year. Therefore, it is possible that Bumrah might not participate in the T20 series against Afghanistan to reduce the load on his body.
Even if Bumrah does not participate in the matches against Afghanistan, according to reports, he may be ready for the Asian Games, which will take place in Japan shortly after. If there are no new issues with his rehabilitation, he will certainly be part of the Indian team at the Asian Games.