India's fast bowlers, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana, are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of the United Kingdom due to ongoing rehabilitation from injuries. Akash Deep is recovering from a back injury, while Harshit Rana recently had knee surgery following a ligament tear. Both players, who are contracted with the Kolkata Knight Riders, have already missed the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. A BCCI source revealed that their rehabilitation is progressing, but they are still far from match fitness. The players are currently focused on strengthening routines, jogging, and sprinting before they can return to competitive play. While Akash Deep is viewed as a promising red ball prospect, Rana has been a key player in the ODI and T20I formats, having taken 26 wickets in 14 ODIs in 2025. A more realistic timeline for their return may be the Duleep Trophy, scheduled for August, which marks the start of the senior men's domestic season.