The Indian cricket team on Tuesday has announced its squads for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, bringing a mix of experience and fresh talent. Shubman Gill will lead the Test side as captain, with KL Rahul appointed as the new vice-captain, replacing Rishabh Pant. In the ODI squad, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included, though Sharma’s participation, along with Hardik Pandya’s, remains subject to fitness clearance.

Notable Omissions and Key Selections

Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of both the Test and ODI squads, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested as part of workload management to keep him fresh for India’s busy international schedule. The ODI selection also saw Ishan Kishan preferred over Sanju Samson, bringing in a left-handed top-order option and explosive batting potential.

Excitingly, Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar have received their maiden call-ups, highlighting India’s focus on nurturing young talent. The squads also feature a strong bowling attack with Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, and Gurnoor Brar, ensuring balance across formats.

Squad Details

The Test squad: Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel.

The ODI squad: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.

Looking Ahead

The one-off Test is scheduled from June 6 to 10 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, while the three ODIs will take place from June 14 to 20. With a mix of seasoned stars and debutants, India aims to continue its strong run and test new talent on the international stage.