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Jasprit Bumrah could be in line to make his return in India colours at the upcoming Asian Games, after recovering from a left knee injury. The premier pacer missed the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to the same injury and was replaced by Auqib Nabi in the squad.
India’s next assignment will be a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The series, hosted by Afghanistan, will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Bumrah might miss AFG T20Is but be fit for Asian Games
Bumrah sustained an injury to his left knee during the three-match ODI series and, as a result, missed the decider with India losing the series 1-2. He was subsequently sidelined from the two-match Test series.
According to a report in theTimes of India,
According to a report in theTimes of India, Bumrah is progressing well in his recovery and is on track to return to action at the Asian Games, which will start on 17 September in Japan.
“Bumrah is progressing well. In the buildup to the 2027 World Cup, the plan was that he would focus on ODIs and Tests, but since the knee injury, the management wants to ease him back with the shortest format first. He is being closely monitored and while the Afghanistan T20Is could be too close for comfort, the Asian Games seem highly likely, provided there are no late surprises,” the report quoted a source.
Hardik and Nitish boost for India ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
Additionally, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also on track in terms of their recoveries. Pandya was ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a quadriceps strain. Nitish, on his part, was ruled out of the white-ball tour of Ireland and England because of a left quadriceps injury.
Both Reddy and Pandya have been
“Both Reddy and Pandya have been at the CoE for a very long time now and only take breaks for personal commitments. Reddy only goes back home during the weekends while Pandya has anyway moved base to Bengaluru,” the
Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy (Credits: AFP)
All-rounder Washington Sundar, who had sustained a hamstring injury during the ODI series against England, is working hard to return to action for India. Sundar is also a part of India’s squad for the Asian Games.
Thean and this will allow Washington Sundar to ease back into the set-up with the shortest format. His workload has gradually increased in the last few weeks, and he could be available for selection for the three T20Is.”
Krunal Pandya could make India comeback
As per the report, Krunal Pandya might be
Meanwhile, as per the report, Krunal Pandya might be in line for a comeback to the national team after impressive performances for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last two IPL seasons. Krunal, Hardik’s elder brother, has been a driving force behind RCB’s back-to-back title wins, picking up 31 wickets.
Krunal had last played for India in a T20I against Sri Lanka in 2021. Overall, he has featured in five ODIs and 19 T20Is for India, scalping two and 15 wickets respectively.
Source: www.bhaskarenglish.in
