Four Unfit Players Named in India's T20I Squad for Afghanistan
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
India's selectors have named Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana in the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, despite none of them having cleared fitness tests. The series is scheduled to take place in Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17. While Varun Chakaravarthy has returned to the squad following a hamstring injury, the inclusion of four players awaiting medical clearance has raised questions regarding team selection strategy. Past instances, such as the Test series in Sri Lanka, saw players like Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan miss matches after being named subject to fitness. The Afghanistan series is viewed as preparation for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
Why it matters
The selection of unfit players for a bilateral series risks squad instability and limits opportunities for fully fit alternatives like Mayank Yadav.
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