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Krunal Pandya missed India’s Afghanistan T20I squad despite strong IPL 2026 form. Here’s why the veteran all-rounder remains hopeful of an international comeback and another chance

Deepak Joshi Updated on: 2 September 2026 10:07 am Published at: 2 September 2026 9:58 am

Hyderabad:Krunal Pandya came up with a cryptic post after India announced the squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder was snubbed from the squad, and he wrote on his story that the hopes of his return to international cricket are still alive.

New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan extended birthday wishes to Indian pace veteran Ishant Sharma, who turned 38 on Wednesday. Ishant, who last turned up in Indian colours back in 2021 and was one of the biggest pillars of India’s Test success under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, turned 38 on Wednesday.…

Former batterCheteshwar Pujararecently named a playing XI of his India teammates. Pujara’s last international match was the 2023 WTC final against Australia. The right-handed batter, who made his debut in 2010, is considered one of the best willow holders of the modern era, scoring 7195 runs from 103 games, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. 

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 1 (ANI): Defending Champions Kashi Rudras signed off their league-stage campaign in style, defeating table-toppers Meerut Mavericks by 56 runs to secure their place in the playoffs of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. Rudras posted a commanding 175/4 in their 20 overs before bowling Meerut out for 119 in 19.2…

Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya expressed optimism about a future return to the national team following the announcement of India’s squad for the T20 series against Afghanistan.

Quinton de Kock has become the fifth player to score 10 centuries in Twenty20 cricket, equalling the tally of Indian batsman Virat Kohli and Australian David Warner. The South African achieved this milestone during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

The Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 will see East Delhi Riders Women take on Central Delhi Queens Women at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday). The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST and will be played under the lights. Both teams have won only one of their five matches so…

East Delhi Riders Women will take on Central Delhi Queens Women in Match 12 of the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday). The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST and will be played under the lights. Both teams have managed only one win…