Major update on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s fitness test ahead of IND vs AFG T20Is

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been picked in Indian squad for Afghanistan T20Is subject to his fitness.

India are set to host Afghanistan for a three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13, with the team management keeping a close eye on the fitness of several key players. The series will be an important part of India’s preparations ahead of the Asian Games 2026 later this month.

The biggest focus has been on players returning from injury, with Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana among those being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team. While Bumrah and Reddy have been progressing well, Rana’s recovery has taken longer than expected.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been waiting for the final clearance after missing India’s recent white-ball assignments due to a left quadriceps injury. He got injured during the ODI series against Afghanistan in June and has since been working on recovery.

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s declared fit for IND vs AFG T20Is – Reports

With the Afghanistan T20Is all set to begin in just a few days, there has now been a major update on Reddy’s fitness. As per the Times of India (TOI) reports, the all-rounder has successfully completed his latest assessment and has received the green signal from the BCCI medical staff for the series.

Reddy’s availability gives India another useful all-rounder option ahead of the T20I series. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball could be valuable as India manage their squad across the Afghanistan series, the Japan T20I and the Asian Games.

India will begin the three-match Afghanistan T20I series on September 13 in Delhi. The second match will be played on September 15, followed by the third game on September 17.

BCCI continues to monitor other injured players

While Reddy has now received the green signal, India’s injury list still includes a few players whose availability remains under watch.

Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana were both picked for the Afghanistan T20I series subject to fitness. However, Harshit is unlikely to recover in time because of his hamstring injury.

Washington Sundar, who had been dealing with a hamstring injury, has also been cleared fit and will be available for the Afghanistan series.

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