The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will finalize India's squad for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on May 19, 2026. The Test match is scheduled to take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur from June 6 to 10, while the ODIs will be held in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai on June 14, 17, and 20 respectively. Shubman Gill, who captains both the Test and ODI teams, is expected to lead the squad, although star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested due to his extensive IPL commitments. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is anticipated to include several new players, with Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi Dar being a strong candidate for his impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy. Additionally, Ishan Kishan may return to the ODI team after notable performances in recent tournaments, potentially replacing Rishabh Pant, who has struggled with form.