Sanju Samson returns to India T20I squad for Afghanistan series
Samson back in India T20I squad; Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan series.
Sanju Samson is back in India's 15-man T20I squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan that starts on September 13. Hardik Pandya stays out with his recurring fitness problems.
Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are named, but only if they pass fitness tests. All three matches will be at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The BCCI has adopted a cautious approach with players returning from injury, requiring clearance from the Centre of Excellence before final selection.
CricHubb Take
The decision to include four players subject to fitness tests suggests the board is willing to risk a last-minute change rather than name a fully fit but weaker squad.