Krunal Pandya refuses to give up on India return after Afghanistan T20I omission
Cricketer Krunal Pandya has expressed his determination to return to the Indian national team after being omitted from the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Despite his strong performance in the IPL, selectors have opted for other all-rounders.
Why it matters
National team selection in cricket is highly competitive, and player performance in domestic leagues like the IPL is a primary metric for international consideration.
Krunal Pandya kept his India comeback hopes alive after missing the Afghanistan T20I squad, following a strong IPL season where he impressed with bat and ball.IMAGE: Krunal Pandya last played for India in July 2021 during the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Krunal Pandya/InstagramKey PointsKrunal Pandya hinted at an India comeback after being left out of the Afghanistan T20I squad, saying, Hope is still alive.The 35-year-old last played for India in 2021 and has 124 T20I runs and 15 wickets from 19 matches.Krunal strengthened his comeback case with 226 runs and 14 wickets for RCB in IPL 2026.Jasprit Bumrah returns subject to fitness as India face Afghanistan in three T20Is in New Delhi from September 13.Krunal Pandya has kept the door open for an India comeback after he was left out of the squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13 in New Delhi.The…
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