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Varun Chakaravarthy Excluded from T20I Series Against Afghanistan

Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the T20I series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the England tour in July. The injury raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming Asian Games.

Deepak Gupta

Deepak Gupta

Sep 14, 2026

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Varun Chakaravarthy Excluded from T20I Series Against Afghanistan
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Key Takeaways

  • Chakaravarthy ruled out due to hamstring injury
  • India faces Afghanistan in T20I series starting September 13
  • Asian Games participation now uncertain for Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakaravarthy's participation in the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan has been confirmed as off due to a hamstring injury. This setback is particularly concerning as it may also jeopardize his chances of competing in the Asian Games. Chakaravarthy had only recently returned to fitness after suffering the injury during India's tour of England in July.

The Indian squad is gearing up to face Afghanistan in the T20I series. His absence from the squad is a significant blow for the team.

  • Chakaravarthy's injury history — He recently recovered from a hamstring issue sustained in England.
  • Impact on Asian Games — His exclusion raises concerns about his availability for the Asian Games.

The Indian team management is now evaluating options to fill the gap left by Chakaravarthy. The bowling unit, which had been strengthened by his inclusion, will need to adapt quickly to maintain their competitive edge.

Source: MBN News Desk
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