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Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are reported to be fit and training strongly at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Washington Sundar is said to be close to the required fitness clearances.
Jasprit Bumrah is on track in rehabilitation after a knee injury, but his availability for the T20I series remains uncertain.
The series against Afghanistan is listed as starting September 13 in Delhi or New Delhi.
Why it mattersFitness updates for Bumrah and other key players could shape India’s lineup and bowling plans before the Afghanistan series.
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Reports say Bumrah’s workload is being managed carefully, with the Asian Games mentioned as a more likely target in one analysis.