Shreyas Iyer to lead India against Afghanistan; Bumrah subject to fitness

The BCCI named a 15-member squad on Tuesday for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium between 13 and 17 September. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.

Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy were included subject to fitness clearance. Sanju Samson returns after missing the Zimbabwe tour. Hardik Pandya was left out after developing a leg niggle during rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence.

Gurnoor Brar said he aims to become an all-format bowler after working with Bumrah and Siraj during the Duleep Trophy.