India's Cricket Squad for Afghanistan Series: Shubman Gill to Lead with Key Players Rested
India's Squad For Afghanistan Test And ODIs: Ajit Agarkar Set To Rest Massive Star, Shubman Gill To Lead
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India's cricket team, under the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, will announce the squad for a one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan on May 19. Shubman Gill is expected to captain the Test, while Jasprit Bumrah may be rested. The series starts on June 6.
- 01Ajit Agarkar's selection committee will announce the squad for the Afghanistan series on May 19.
- 02Shubman Gill is likely to captain the one-off Test against Afghanistan.
- 03Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the Test match.
- 04Gurnoor Brar, a promising pacer, could make his debut in the squad.
- 05Ishan Kishan may replace Rishabh Pant for the ODIs due to Pant's poor form.
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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season approaches its conclusion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is shifting focus to international cricket. India's first assignment post-IPL will be a one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan. The squad announcement is scheduled for May 19, just before the IPL playoffs. Shubman Gill is expected to lead the team in the Test starting on June 6, while Jasprit Bumrah, the pace spearhead, is likely to be rested. Emerging talent Gurnoor Brar, who has shown promise in domestic cricket, could be included in the squad. In the ODIs, Rishabh Pant's position is under scrutiny due to his lackluster performance as captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which may lead to Ishan Kishan's selection instead. The selectors are also beginning to strategize for the upcoming World Test Championship final and the 50-over World Cup in 2027, with an eye on the T20 World Cup in 2028.
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The selection of the squad will influence the team's performance in the upcoming series and set the tone for future international competitions.
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