India and Afghanistan players [Source: AFP]The India vs Afghanistan T20I series was on the brink of postponement after reports broke that the BRICS summit was set to delay the marquee bilateral fixtures running from September 13 to September 17. However, in a breaking update, the Delhi Cricket Association have given the verdict on the happenings.In a recent official statement from the DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association), the IND vs AFG T20I series is set to continue as planned without any delay or postponement of the series.IND vs AFG 1st T20I to be played on September 13 As per initial reports by Cricbuzz, the BRICS Summit, which is set to take place in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, had heightened security and traffic concerns that added to the uncertainty surrounding the India versus Afghanistan series. However, despite the Delhi Traffic Police's request to the organisers to reschedule the fixture due to heavy security commitments, the DDCA, through its official X handle, has shared that the first T20I on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled.“India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled. Following a meeting with Delhi Traffic Police, DDCA has been assured of all necessary support and arrangements.No postponement,” DDCA wrote on X (formerly Twitter).DDCA @delhi_cricket India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled. Following a meeting with Delhi Traffic Police, DDCA has been assured of all necessary support and arrangements. No postponement.🏏🇮🇳🇦🇫 This development comes after the Delhi Traffic Police met with the administrators and were assured of all necessary support and arrangements for the series.Also Read- Most Wickets By Indian Bowlers vs Afghanistan In T20Is Till September 2026Will the 2nd and 3rd T20Is be affected?It is important to note that the rest of the two matches would have been rescheduled too if the September 13 match was postponed, since they were scheduled with just a one-day gap between them. However, with the 1st T20I being played on the 13th of this month itself, there will not be any official schedule change from the BCCI.For the unaware, all three matches of the IND vs AFG T20I series are set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from 7:00 PM IST.Why does the IND vs AFG T20I series in 2026 hold much significance?While Afghanistan will be visiting the side, they are the hosts of the series, given the unavoidable conditions they have back at their homeland. Hence, this becomes a landmark series that will have India as the visitors on their own land in Delhi. The series will also be a solid bridge to deepen the developmental and cooperative ties between the ACB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, although the ACB fumbled with a promo showing the wrong map of India. Nevertheless, profitability-wise and to shape young talents in squads of both teams, the India vs Afghanistan series emerges to be one of the most crucial ones. Although it isn’t crucial to the blueprint of the World Cup 2027, it will still help the boards identify weaknesses and strengths of both teams in the shortest format amid a packed calendar of one-dayers.Also Read- Duleep Trophy Performers Who Have Realistic Chance To Enter India Test squad vs NZ
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