India Name Iyer-Led Squad for Afghanistan T20Is, Bumrah Returns
What Happened
The BCCI has announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shreyas Iyer named captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah returns to the T20I setup, subject to fitness clearance, while Sanju Samson makes a comeback. The series will be played in New Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17.
Key Takeaways
The squad blends experienced players and emerging talent, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Hardik Pandya misses out due to fitness concerns. Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana have been selected subject to medical clearance.