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India Prepares for Afghanistan Series; Bumrah Expected to Return
✍️ Rediff
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:40 PM
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India's cricket squad is gearing up for the Afghanistan series, with bowler Jasprit Bumrah anticipated to rejoin the lineup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the national squad is in the final stages of preparation for the upcoming series against Afghanistan.
Central to the team's strategy is the return of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been sidelined due to injury. His comeback is seen as a key factor in strengthening India's bowling attack.
Training sessions have intensified at the Bengaluru training centre, with a focus on fitness, bowling drills and match simulations.
India aims to secure a series win, and selectors believe Bumrah’s experience and skill set will be pivotal in achieving that goal.
Central to the team's strategy is the return of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been sidelined due to injury. His comeback is seen as a key factor in strengthening India's bowling attack.
Training sessions have intensified at the Bengaluru training centre, with a focus on fitness, bowling drills and match simulations.
India aims to secure a series win, and selectors believe Bumrah’s experience and skill set will be pivotal in achieving that goal.