New Delhi, May 19, 2026 — The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has officially named the squads for India’s upcoming home series against Afghanistan. The tour features a one-off Test starting June 6 in New Chandigarh, followed by a three-match ODI series. Shubman Gill will captain both formats, marking another key step in his leadership journey.
This series offers India a perfect mix of preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup and opportunities to blood young talent while managing senior players’ workloads.
India Test Squad vs Afghanistan (One-off Test)
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Harpreet Brar / Gurnoor Brar
- Manav Suthar
- Harsh Dubey
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Highlights: KL Rahul takes over as vice-captain from Rishabh Pant. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested. Ravindra Jadeja is also not included. Fresh faces like Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, and pacers such as Gurnoor Brar add depth to the spin-heavy attack suited for Indian pitches.
India ODI Squad vs Afghanistan (3 Matches)
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma*
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Hardik Pandya*
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Prince Yadav
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harsh Dubey
( Subject to fitness clearance)*
Highlights: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (fitness permitting) return to add experience. Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain. Young all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, plus debut hopefuls like Prince Yadav, provide balance. Bumrah is rested for workload management.
Series Schedule
- Only Test: June 6–10, 2026 – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- 1st ODI: June 14, 2026 – Dharamsala
- 2nd ODI: June 17, 2026 – Lucknow
- 3rd ODI: June 20, 2026 – Chennai
Key Talking Points
Youth vs Experience Balance Selectors are clearly focusing on the long term. Players like Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, and Prince Yadav get valuable exposure, while icons like Rohit, Kohli, and Gill anchor the side.
