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Ishan Kishan's Injury Scare Raises Concerns Ahead of India-Afghanistan T20I
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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During a pre‑match net session, India’s wicket‑keeper batsman Ishan Kishan suffered a sudden injury scare, prompting concerns over his fitness for the opening T20I against Afghanistan.
India’s upcoming T20I against Afghanistan has seen heightened scrutiny over the fitness of wicket‑keeper batsman Ishan Kishan. During a routine net session before the first match, the 23‑year‑old was involved in a sudden injury scare that raised concerns among the coaching staff.
Kishan reportedly twisted his ankle while attempting a quick run between the wickets, prompting a brief pause in the practice. The medical team assessed him on the field and cleared him to continue, but the incident has sparked discussions about his readiness for the high‑intensity game.
Head coach Rahul Dravid and team physiotherapist reported that Kishan’s injury was minor and that he is expected to play. However, the selectors have decided to keep him on standby until a full fitness assessment is completed.
The first India‑Afghanistan T20I is scheduled for Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the second leg to follow in the coming days. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if Kishan can return to form for the series.
Kishan reportedly twisted his ankle while attempting a quick run between the wickets, prompting a brief pause in the practice. The medical team assessed him on the field and cleared him to continue, but the incident has sparked discussions about his readiness for the high‑intensity game.
Head coach Rahul Dravid and team physiotherapist reported that Kishan’s injury was minor and that he is expected to play. However, the selectors have decided to keep him on standby until a full fitness assessment is completed.
The first India‑Afghanistan T20I is scheduled for Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the second leg to follow in the coming days. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if Kishan can return to form for the series.