Ishan Kishan Set to Replace Sanju Samson as India's Second Wicketkeeper for Afghanistan ODIs
Not Sanju Samson! 27-Year-Old Likely To Be India's 2nd WK-Batter For Afghanistan ODIs
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Despite being India's top run-scorer in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sanju Samson is likely to miss out on the ODI squad against Afghanistan. Ishan Kishan is expected to be named as the second wicketkeeper-batter, making a comeback after over two years.
- 01Sanju Samson was India's highest run-scorer in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- 02Ishan Kishan is likely to be selected as the second wicketkeeper-batter for the ODI series against Afghanistan.
- 03Rishabh Pant has fallen out of favor due to poor IPL performances.
- 04KL Rahul is expected to remain India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter.
- 05Discussions are ongoing regarding Ravindra Jadeja's future in ODIs.
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Sanju Samson, despite being the highest run-scorer for India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and leading the IPL 2026 run charts for the Chennai Super Kings, is unlikely to be included in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The senior men's selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to announce the squad on May 19. Reports suggest that Ishan Kishan, who last played an ODI on October 11, 2023, against Afghanistan, is poised to return as the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter. Rishabh Pant's poor form in the IPL has led to his exclusion, while KL Rahul is expected to retain his position as the first-choice keeper. Additionally, there will be discussions regarding Ravindra Jadeja's future in ODIs following his underwhelming performances in recent matches.
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The selection of Ishan Kishan could influence team dynamics and performance in the upcoming series, potentially affecting fan support and team morale.
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