In-form Team India star develops sprain while batting in the nets ahead of AFG vs IND 2026 T20Is
Kishan left practice in discomfort and will be assessed within 24 hours as India waits on his fitness for the Afghanistan series.
- On Friday, September 11, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sustained a back sprain during a practice session in New Delhi after facing a short delivery from Navdeep Saini.
- Saini's short delivery reared up between chest and chin, prompting Kishan to attempt a sway that resulted in the back injury and forced him to leave the session.
- Before the injury, Kishan had been in strong form, recently leading East Zone to the Duleep Trophy title with 350 runs against South Zone, including 270 in the first innings and 80 in the second.
- Leaving the nets without returning, Kishan will have his fitness assessed within 24 hours before the team makes a final decision on his availability for upcoming matches.
- Ahead of Sunday's first T20I against Afghanistan, India now awaits updates on Kishan's condition, with the team facing a race against time to determine if the in-form player can participate.
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Ishan Kishan Sustains Back Sprain During India Nets Ahead Of Afghanistan T20Is
Ishan Kishan suffered a back injury scare during India's practice session ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan after appearing to hurt himself while ducking a Navdeep Saini bouncer. He left the nets and did not return, with his fitness set to be assessed over the next 24 hours
India's Afghanistan plans take a hit as Ishan Kishan suffers back injury in nets
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sustained a back sprain during India's net session in New Delhi after being hit by a short delivery from Navdeep Saini. The injury forced him to leave practice, and his fitness will be assessed over the next 24 hours, raising concerns for the team.
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