Ishan Kishan’s Injury Scare Cleared: Navdeep Saini Assures Fans He’s Fit for Afghanistan T20I Series
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Ishan Kishan, India’s key T20I batter, suffered a lower-back niggle after ducking a steep bouncer from Navdeep Saini during training at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The left-hander abandoned his net session but was later reassured by Saini, who confirmed Kishan was fine and showed no serious concerns. Kishan, who finished as India’s second-highest run-scorer at the 2026 T20 World Cup with 317 runs, has maintained his form in recent series, including a top-scoring performance in the Duleep Trophy. Saini, who bowled the bouncer, admitted he targeted Kishan’s weakness but was relieved after speaking with him post-session. The India team now prepares for the first T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday, September 13, with Kishan’s fitness a critical factor.
Why it matters
Kishan’s injury scare directly impacts India’s T20I series against Afghanistan, where his consistency at the top of the order is vital. His absence could disrupt the team’s batting depth, especially after his stellar performances in recent tournaments. For fans, the reassurance from Saini provides relief ahead of the upcoming match, but his fitness will remain under close watch in the series.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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