The India squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series has been announced by BCCI, with Shubman Gill set to lead the Test side while senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested due to workload management. The India ODI squad also sees the return of several senior players, although Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya remain subject to fitness clearance.
The BCCI has officially revealed the India squad for both the Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, with a mix of experienced names and fresh faces included across formats. The India Test squad will be led by Shubman Gill, while KL Rahul has been named vice-captain.
The biggest talking point from the Test setup is the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who has been rested as part of workload management ahead of a packed international calendar. India have instead backed a younger pace attack featuring Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav across formats.
Youngsters Sai Sudharsan, Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar have earned opportunities in the longer format, while Rishabh Pant continues as a key middle-order figure alongside Dhruv Jurel.
India Test squad against Afghanistan
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel.
The India Test squad reflects a transition phase, with the selectors continuing to invest in younger players while retaining an experienced batting core. Gill’s appointment as captain further highlights the management’s long-term plans in red-ball cricket.
Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal add depth to the batting unit, while Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar provide seam and spin all-round options respectively. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack alongside left-arm options Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey. Ravindra Jadeja was rested for the one-off Test according to Ajit Agarkar.
India ODI squad against Afghanistan
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
The India ODI squad sees the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, although Rohit and Hardik Pandya will only be available subject to fitness clearance. Gill will captain the ODI side as well, continuing his rise as India’s next-generation leader across formats.
Ishan Kishan returns to the ODI setup, while Nitish Reddy’s inclusion highlights the selectors’ focus on building multi-dimensional depth ahead of future ICC events. Prince Yadav is among the new names in the pace department alongside Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna.
The Afghanistan series is expected to give India a clearer picture of their evolving squad combinations in both Tests and ODIs, especially with several young players now pushing for long-term roles in the national side.
New Faces In India Squad For Afghanistan Series
One of the biggest highlights of the latest India squad announcement is the inclusion of several fresh faces across both formats. The selectors have continued their approach of rewarding domestic and IPL performances, with multiple young players getting an opportunity at the international level.
In the India Test squad, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and all-rounder Harsh Dubey have received maiden call-ups after impressive domestic performances. Gurnoor Brar has also been included as a pace option, while Sai Sudharsan continues to cement his place in India’s long-term plans following his consistent performances in red-ball cricket.
The India ODI squad also features a few emerging names. Prince Yadav has earned selection in the pace department, while Nitish Reddy and Harsh Dubey continue to gain backing from the team management as multi-format prospects. Gurnoor Brar’s inclusion in the ODI setup further underlines India’s focus on developing a wider pool of fast-bowling options ahead of future ICC tournaments.
With senior players either being rested or monitored for fitness, the Afghanistan series could provide these youngsters a major opportunity to establish themselves at the international level.
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