India have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with several notable names included in the 15-member team.
India have announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shreyas Iyer named captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah return to the squad, while young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also gets an opportunity.
The series will feature a mix of experienced campaigners and young players as India prepare for the three T20Is in New Delhi.
Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, while Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain. The squad also features experienced campaigners alongside some of the younger players who have impressed in recent seasons.
Sanju Samson has returned to the T20I setup, giving India another experienced option in the batting department. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also earned his place in the squad after attracting attention with his performances.
Jasprit Bumrah is another major inclusion. However, his participation remains subject to fitness clearance. His return could provide India with additional experience and strength in the bowling attack.
The squad also includes Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.
Hardik Pandya is not part of the squad, making his absence one of the talking points ahead of the series.
India will face Afghanistan in three T20Is at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The matches are scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17.
The series will give India an opportunity to assess its combination and give several players valuable international match experience. With a mix of established names and younger talent, the Afghanistan series is expected to provide an interesting test for the Indian side.