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Bumrah Returns, 2 Players Out? India's Probable Playing XI Against Afghanistan in Asian Games Quarter-Final.
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News18•27-09-2026, 19:16
Bumrah Returns, 2 Players Out? India's Probable Playing XI Against Afghanistan in Asian Games Quarter-Final.
- •India and Afghanistan will clash on September 28 in the Asian Games quarter-final.
- •Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to return, likely replacing Yash Thakur.
- •15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi might be included in place of all-rounder Shivam Dube.
- •Vaibhav's inclusion would change the batting order, potentially opening with Abhishek Sharma.
- •The spin trio of Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar will play a crucial role.
Key Questions Answered
The Asian Games quarter-final match between India and Afghanistan takes place on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Korogi Sports Park in Nishin, starting at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time with the toss at 9:30 AM.
Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to return to the playing eleven in place of Yash Thakur, while 15-year-old opening batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being considered to replace all-rounder Shivam Dube.
Shreyas Iyer is leading the Indian cricket team as captain for the Asian Games campaign.
