Krunal Pandya has been in the discussion for a T20I comeback, and a few media reports suggest that the selectors are considering him for the Afghanistan series. His last T20I appearance for India was nearly five years ago, when he played against Sri Lanka in July 2021, making any recall a notable development.
The left-hander was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's squad during their back-to-back IPL title-winning campaigns in 2025 and 2026. Whether he makes the final squad for the Afghanistan T20I series remains to be seen, but his name being in the frame itself signals a potential shift in selection thinking.
