Ajinkya Rahane has called for Sanju Samson to be restored to India's top three for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, with teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making way for him.
India has confirmed that superstar Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared fit and ready to feature in the T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games.
India will take on Japan in a one-off T20I contest at the Sano International Cricket Ground on 22 September to launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.
India are set to have VVS Laxman in charge at the 2026 Asian Games, with regular head coach Gautam Gambhir remaining with the senior side for their home series against the West Indies.
Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from injury and returns to India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series at home against Afghanistan.
India captain Shubman Gill believes his side can take plenty of positives from their 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka, despite disappointment at missing out on a clean sweep after the hosts fought back to draw in Colombo.