BCCI announced India’s squads for an upcoming one-off Test and a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, with both fixtures scheduled for June in India. The Test group will be led by Shubman Gill, while KL Rahul steps in as vice-captain after Rishabh Pant was dropped from the role. Ravindra Jadeja has been rested for the Test, and new opportunities have been handed to Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar, with Harsh Dubey also included in the Test set. In the ODI squad, Prince Yadav earns a place after a standout IPL season for Lucknow Super Giants in 2026, while Ishan Kishan returns as the second wicket-keeper.
Key takeaways
- Jasprit Bumrah is rested for both the one-off Test and the Afghanistan ODI series as part of workload management.
- Ravindra Jadeja sits out the one-off Test and is also rested for the ODI matches.
- Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar receive maiden Test call-ups, with both featuring in the Gujarat Titans setup.
- KL Rahul is named vice-captain of the Test team after Rishabh Pant is removed from the role.
- Prince Yadav is included in the ODI squad, and Ishan Kishan returns as the second wicket-keeper.
- Harsh Dubey is picked for both the Test and ODI squads, with selectors highlighting his suitability as a bowling all-rounder.
Bumrah and Jadeja left out as India manage workload
India’s pace attack will miss Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test as well as the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The decision is framed around workload management. Ravindra Jadeja has also been rested from the one-off Test, and the same approach has been applied for the ODI leg of the tour.
New faces in the Test squad and a change in leadership role
The Test squad features two maiden inclusions: spin bowler Manav Suthar and pacer Gurnoor Brar. Both players are teammates at IPL franchise Gujarat Titans, and their selection marks a first call to the national Test side. Alongside them, Harsh Dubey has also been named in the Test group.
There is also a leadership adjustment in the Test camp. KL Rahul replaces Pant as vice-captain, with Shubman Gill retaining the captaincy for the lone Test against Afghanistan.
ODI squad: Prince Yadav earns a call, Ishan Kishan returns
Prince Yadav has been added to India’s ODI squad, standing out as a fresh option in the limited-overs set. His form has been linked to a strong season for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan comes back into the ODI group, providing wicket-keeping cover alongside KL Rahul, who is listed as the wicket-keeper.
Harsh Dubey’s selection has been backed by the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who described Dubey as an ideal fit for the bowling all-rounder role. Agarkar said Dubey has impressed in domestic cricket and expressed hope that he can make the most of the opportunity in the senior team.
Full squads for Afghanistan series
India’s Test squad
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (vice-captain)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rishabh Pant
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Manav Suthar
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harsh Dubey
- Dhruv Jurel
India’s ODI squad
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Harsh Dubey
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Prince Yadav
- Gurnoor Brar
