The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has
officially announced the 15-member national squad for the upcoming three-match
T20I series against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on September 13, 2026.
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Shreyas Iyer will lead the side as captain, with explosive batter Tilak Varma appointed as his vice-captain. The selection committee has blended seasoned campaigners with emerging talent, retaining 15-year-old opening sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his impressive run in recent fixtures.
The squad features several high-profile returns. Pace
spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is back in the T20I setup alongside
wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who teams up with Ishan Kishan behind the
stumps. The bowling unit is further bolstered by the comebacks of Arshdeep
Singh and wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. All-round depth is a major feature
of the roster, boasting options like Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington
Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. However, the participation of Bumrah, Reddy,
Sundar, and Harshit Rana remains subject to final fitness clearances.
India’s T20I Squad:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,
Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish
Kumar Reddy*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar*, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi
Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah*, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana*
Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Harshit Rana inclusion is subject to fitness clearance!
