BCCI to announce Afghanistan T20I squad by September 3
BCCI selection committee to finalise Afghanistan T20I squad by September 3 with Iyer as potential captain.
The BCCI selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet to pick India's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series by September 3. Shreyas Iyer is being considered as a potential captain for the series. The panel will also assess the fitness of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah before finalising the squad.
India are scheduled to play a T20I series against Afghanistan in the coming weeks. The selection meeting will determine the composition of the squad for the three-match series. Several players are under consideration for leadership roles in the absence of regular captains.
The fitness assessments of Pandya and Bumrah will influence the final selection decisions. Both players have been recovering from injuries and their availability remains uncertain. The BCCI has not confirmed the venue or schedule for the Afghanistan series.
CricHubb Take
The September 3 deadline suggests India want clarity on their limited-overs leadership well before the next major tournament cycle begins.