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India-Afghanistan T20I cricket series

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The BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed a three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan, scheduled for September 13, 15, and 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. Due to domestic political ~~instability,~~ instability and security concerns, Afghanistan will serve as the host nation for the series despite the matches being held in India. This arrangement provides a significant financial boost to the ACB through media rights and ticket sales. The ACB has named a 15-member squad led by Ibrahim Zadran, marking his first full-time T20I captaincy. The roster includes Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi. Notable returns include pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and veteran Gulbadin Naib. ACB CEO Naseeb Khan described the series as a “significant milestone in the progress of Afghan cricket.” In response, the BCCI announced a full-strength 15-member Indian squad captained by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The selection features the return of Sanju Samson and the inclusion of young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi, alongside Ishan Kishan as a wicketkeeping option. However, the squad has faced scrutiny following the omission of eight players from the recent Zimbabwe tour, including Rinku Singh. Former ~~batter~~ players have criticized the selection. S Badrinath ~~criticized~~ questioned the ~~selection,~~ inclusion of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy, suggesting head coach Gautam Gambhir may be picking ~~“favourites,” specifically questioning the inclusion of Washington Sundar~~ “favourites.” Additionally, Kris Srikkanth argued that fielding a full-strength squad was a “desperation move” following recent losses to Ireland and ~~Nitish Kumar Reddy.~~ England, suggesting the series should have focused on developing younger talent. Several players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, ~~remain subject to official fitness clearance. Hardik Pandya’s availability is~~ are currently ~~uncertain due to a minor leg injury, while reports suggest selectors may consider~~ awaiting final fitness clearance from the ~~return~~ Centre of ~~Krunal Pandya.~~ Excellence.

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