BCCI includes Bumrah in Afghanistan T20I squad subject to fitness clearance

The BCCI announced India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with Jasprit Bumrah included subject to clearance from the Centre of Excellence. Hardik Pandya was not selected.

Bumrah has slipped to third in the latest ICC Test bowlers' rankings. The board is monitoring his fitness ahead of the series and the subsequent New Zealand Test tour.

Prince Yadav is being considered as a potential backup option. Several players will undergo match simulation tests this week before the medical team clears them for practice games.