Krunal Pandya remains optimistic about his potential return to international cricket after his absence in the Afghanistan T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team, contingent on a positive fitness assessment concerning his knee injury.

Additionally, several players, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, are included pending their fitness. Hardik Pandya, however, will not participate due to a leg issue affecting his comeback strategy.

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