GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Varun ruled out of T20Is vs Afghanistan, Asian Games trip too in jeopardy
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is out of the ongoing T20 series against Afghanistan. An MRI found a fresh side strain, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source said. He had just recovered from a July hamstring injury. He is also unlikely for the Asian Games, which begin on 19 September. India also play a historic T20 against Japan on 22 September.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 series against Afghanistan because of a fresh side strain found in an MRI.
- A BCCI source said he is unlikely to play the Asian Games, which begin on 19 September.
- Injury management at the Centre of Excellence has come under scrutiny because players are getting injured frequently.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you follow India's Asian Games squad, treat the reports as provisional and wait for official BCCI updates before planning around any player's participation.
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