India squad for Afghanistan Test and ODI series 2026: Full team lists for IND vs AFG series

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Rohit Sharma named in ODI squad for Afghanistan series.
• Rishabh Pant has lost his vice-captaincy to KL Rahul.
• Bumrah and Siraj rested for the Test and ODIs.
• JUMP TO:ODI squad, Test squad, Schedule

India announce squad for Afghanistan Test and ODI series 

The Indian national team will be back in action from June 6, beginning with a standalone Test against Afghanistan before moving into a three-match ODI series.

With the T20 World Cup now behind them and the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia firmly on the horizon, selectors will use this series to start building the foundations of a squad that can compete for that title.

The opening combination picks itself on paper, with captain Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma expected to lead off, followed by Virat Kohli at number three. 

Rohit missed five consecutive IPL matches for the Mumbai Indians due to a right hamstring problem, returning only as an Impact Substitute in the matches that followed. While his batting has not been in question, he contributed 268 runs across seven outings; there was concern whether he could sustain long innings and field actively for 50 overs in a demanding format.

Nonetheless, he has been included in the ODI squad.

Wicketkeeping choices and Rishabh Pant's role

KL Rahul has made the wicketkeeper-batter role his own in the ODI setup. His IPL form with Delhi Capitals has only reinforced his standing.

Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is set to be relieved of his vice-captaincy duties ahead of this series due to his poor form. 

Dhruv Jurel has fared better in the IPL, scoring 314 from eleven innings batting at number three, but selectors appear to have their eyes elsewhere. Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson have both been in outstanding form since India's T20 World Cup triumph in February and March, and Samson, in particular, is reportedly likely to earn an ODI call-up. 

Jasprit Bumrah rested against Afghanistan

Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the Afghanistan assignment, with selectors looking to preserve him for India's white-ball tour of England.

Hardik Pandya has made it to the ODI squad despite sitting out three IPL games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms. Mohammad Siraj has been rested for the Test match and ODI series.

Gurnoor Brar has made his way to both the Test and ODI squads, with Prince Yadav named in the ODI squad.

India squad for Afghanistan Test and ODI series 2026 – Full list

India Test squad for Afghanistan series 

• 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 ODI squad for Afghanistan series

• Shubman Gill (Captain)
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
• KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
• Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
• Hardik Pandya
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Arshdeep Singh
• Prasidh Krishna
• Prince Yadav
• Gurnoor Brar
• Harsh Dubey

India vs New Zealand 2026 series schedule

IND vs AFG Test schedule

IND vs AFG ODIs

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