Gautam Gambhir says injury list is a problem for India

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said recurring injuries are proving a major concern for the team ahead of key series. Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the Afghanistan series and Asian Games with an abdominal strain, adding to an already stretched squad.

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana remain unavailable, while Sai Sudharsan is recovering from a toe stress fracture. Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have only recently returned. Gambhir warned that missing key players affects Shubman Gill's ability to field his strongest XI in both red and white-ball cricket.

The coach said the issue is particularly acute ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, where consistent selection and match practice are essential for building combinations.