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Gill to Lead India vs Afghanistan Series Amidst Selection Shake-ups
14 May
Summary
- Shubman Gill is slated to captain India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.
- Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for the Test match against Afghanistan.
- Ishan Kishan may replace Rishabh Pant in the ODI squad due to Pant's performance.
Team India's selection committee is preparing to announce the squad for their upcoming series against Afghanistan, which includes a one-off Test and three ODIs. The squad announcement is scheduled for May 19, just before the IPL 2026 playoffs commence. Shubman Gill is expected to captain the side for the one-off Test, while Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested.
The Test match is scheduled to begin on June 6, followed by the ODI series starting on June 14. There is a possibility of new players being included, with 25-year-old pacer Gurnoor Brar being a potential candidate due to his domestic performances.
In the ODI series, Rishabh Pant's place in the squad is in question following a disappointing IPL 2026 season as captain. Ishan Kishan, who performed well in the T20 World Cup 2026 and the ongoing IPL, is reportedly being considered as a replacement. The selectors are also focusing on future tournaments like the World Test Championship and the 2027 50-over World Cup.
