The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly evaluating Rishabh Pant's position as India's Test vice-captain ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan scheduled for June 6-10. This decision comes after a series of disappointing performances by Pant, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where his team, the Lucknow Super Giants, finished seventh in 2025 and is currently languishing at tenth in 2026 with only four wins from 12 matches. BCCI officials are scheduled to meet on May 19 in Guwahati to discuss the future of Pant and finalize the squads for the Afghanistan series. Concerns have been voiced regarding Pant's leadership capabilities, especially following his captaincy during a Test against South Africa last November, where he struggled in the absence of regular captain Shubman Gill due to injury. Additionally, Pant's batting form has been lackluster, with only 251 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 138.67. As a result, selectors may explore options like Ishan Kishan for the second wicketkeeper role in ODIs, indicating a potential shift in the team's strategy.