Archive · 11 Sep 2026
BRICS Cloud Over Afghanistan-India T20I Opener Amid Possible Delhi Delay
Afghanistan and India are supposed to play a cricket match in Delhi on Sunday.
The game might be moved to Monday.
Police want to manage traffic and security for the BRICS Summit.
The cricket association says police have promised to help conduct the match safely.
A final decision about the date has not been made.
The other two matches are planned for September 15 and 17.
India’s physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain has resigned.
He will continue working during his three-month notice period.
The Afghanistan-India first T20I in Delhi may be postponed from Sunday to Monday.
Delhi Traffic Police asked the Delhi and District Cricket Association to reschedule the match.
The request cited extensive security and traffic arrangements for the BRICS Summit.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association said Delhi Police had assured necessary support for the game.
India physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain has resigned and is serving a three-month notice period.
- Who
- Afghanistan and India, with the Delhi and District Cricket Association involved in hosting arrangements.
- What
- The first T20I of a three-match Afghanistan-India series may be postponed by one day.
- When
- The match is scheduled for Sunday, with Monday being considered as an alternative; the other games are scheduled for September 15 and 17.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
- Why
- Delhi Traffic Police cited extensive traffic, security, VIP-route, and personnel arrangements required for the BRICS Summit.
Rescheduling Requested
Match Support Assured
Whether the Sunday match can proceed
Rescheduling Requested
Delhi Traffic Police asked the Delhi and District Cricket Association to reschedule the match because the BRICS Summit requires extensive traffic and security arrangements.
Match Support Assured
The Delhi and District Cricket Association said Delhi Police had assured it of all necessary support and arrangements for the match to proceed smoothly.
Current status
Rescheduling Requested
Sources reported that the game could be pushed back by a day to Monday.
Match Support Assured
No final decision has been taken, so the Sunday schedule remains unresolved.
- Match
- First T20I between Afghanistan and India
- Scheduled date
- Sunday
- Possible new date
- Monday
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Series schedule
- The remaining matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17
- Official hosts
- Afghanistan
- Physiotherapist
- Kamlesh Jain has resigned and is serving a three-month notice period