Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy for India (Source: AFP)Team India are set to meet Afghanistan for three T20Is in Delhi, with the series beginning on September 13, 2026, and concluding on September 17, 2026. The Men in Blue have announced a formidable squad for the IND vs AFG T20I series.Led by Shreyas Iyer, India have now received a massive boost, with an all-rounder who was doubtful for the Afghanistan T20I series receiving medical clearance. The development comes as a timely relief ahead of the crucial contest itself.Indian All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy Declared Fit for Afghanistan T20IsIndian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been declared fit ahead of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. According to the Times of India (TOI), the BCCI medical team has granted him clearance, allowing Reddy to join India’s squad in New Delhi on Thursday.Nitish Kumar Reddy last featured for India during the ODI series against Afghanistan in June, where his left quadriceps injury resurfaced. The setback kept the Indian all-rounder away from competitive action as he focused on his recovery.Reddy was later named in India’s squad for the Afghanistan T20I series, although his selection was initially subject to fitness. He subsequently missed the team’s recent white-ball tours of Ireland and England due to the injury concerns.Also Read: Mohammed Shami For India vs New Zealand Tests: Why BCCI May Dismiss The IdeaNitish Kumar Reddy Passes Final Fitness Test Ahead of Afghanistan T20IsNitish Kumar Reddy had been named in India’s squad for IND vs AFG T20I series beforehand, but his selection was subject to fitness. The Indian all-rounder passed his fitness test in the first week of September, paving the way for his inclusion.Reddy took part in a final match simulation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The 23-year-old came through the test successfully, giving India a massive gain ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series.His pace-bowling workload was also closely assessed and received medical clearance, marking Reddy’s return to full match fitness. The Indian all-rounder left no stone unturned during his recovery and now looks ready for the Afghanistan series.Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Availability a Huge Relief for IndiaNitish Kumar Reddy’s medical clearance is a big boost for Team India ahead of the IND vs AFG T20I series. The Indian all-rounder provides a valuable pace-bowling option, particularly with Hardik Pandya unavailable due to ongoing fitness concerns.Reddy has played four T20Is for India so far, scoring 90 runs at an impressive strike-rate of 180. He has also picked up three wickets, while his pace bowling has shown clear improvement, especially during IPL 2026.With Reddy available, India have another strong option for the middle-order and their pace-bowling combination. The team also received positive news on Washington Sundar earlier, who has reportedly been declared fit after being named in the squad subject to fitness.Updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana are still awaited as India prepare to face Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi in the three-match T20I series. Reddy is also part of India’s Asian Games 2026 squad, adding further importance to his return.Also Read: Most Runs By Indian Batters vs Afghanistan In T20Is Till September 2026
