India Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill To Lead In ODIs, Shreyas Iyer Named As Vice-Captain

Ishan Kishan Storms His Way Back Into ODI Team

Ishan Kishan has earned a national recall after a sensational 2025-26 domestic season with Jharkhand, marking a remarkable comeback following the loss of his Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract in 2024.

He led Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, scoring 517 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200. Kishan also impressed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 33-ball century and delivered a standout 173 in the Ranji Trophy, showcasing his all-format credentials.

Maiden India Debut For Gurnoor, Prince, Manav

The BCCI has announced fresh faces for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, handing maiden call-ups to Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav. Brar earns a rare entry into both Test and ODI squads, strengthening a revamped bowling unit alongside Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey.

Meanwhile, Prince Yadav, who impressed with his pace in the Indian Premier League 2026, has been picked for the ODI squad. His performances for Lucknow Super Giants played a key role in his selection.

KL Rahul Replaces Rishab Pant As Vice-Captain

KL Rahul has officially replaced Rishabh Pant as India's Test vice-captain, a decision taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. Shubman Gill remains captain. Pant retains his place in Tests as wicketkeeper-batter but has been dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series starting June 6, 2026, in New Chandigarh.

India ODI Squad

Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar

India Test Squad

Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, NitishKumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Dhruv Jurel

India Squad Announcement LIVE: When Will The Squad Be Announced?

India's squads for the Afghanistan series are likely to be announced today following the selection committee meeting in Guwahati. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not confirmed an official timing, the announcement is expected to be made around 4:30 PM IST.

Can Mohammad Shami Make A Test Comeback

Mohammed Shami could emerge as one of the most intriguing inclusions in the Test squad. The experienced pacer has not featured in a Test match for India since the 2023 WTC final, making any potential comeback particularly significant.

The veteran Indian pacer produced a remarkable campaign in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, leading Bengal's bowling attack with authority. The veteran pacer featured in 7 matches and picked up 36 wickets, maintaining an outstanding average of 16.52 and a disciplined economy rate of 2.71. His consistency and ability to deliver match-defining spells made him one of the standout performers of the tournament. Shami's efforts were rewarded with a place in Wisden's Team of the Tournament

India Squad Announcement: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Get His Maiden Call?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become a household name in the cricketing circles following his exploits in the IPL.But the clearest immediate step in his progression is an India A selection rather than a senior team call-up. The 15-year-old has already been named in India A's squad for the one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, signalling that selectors are easing him into the next stage of the development pathway.

Bumrah's Workload Management In Focus

The workload management of premier India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be discussed in the meeting and it will be interesting to see if the right-arm pacer is included in the Test squad against Afghanistan. However, there are talks of Bumrah getting rested for the ODI series.

Ravindra Jadeja's ODI Future

The future of senior India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could be another major talking point because India must decide how long they can continue relying on his experience. Jadeja's all-round value, elite fielding and ability to control the middle overs still make him one of India's most complete ODI cricketers, but selectors are now believed to be evaluating whether younger spin-bowling all-rounders should gradually take over ahead of 2027. Unlike Kohli and Rohit, Jadeja's role depends heavily on team balance and conditions, which means the management may increasingly rotate him while grooming successors for the long-term ODI setup.

Rohit Sharma's fitness in focus

Rohit Sharma faces perhaps the toughest assessment because captaincy, fitness management and age will all be evaluated together under Team India's roadmap for ODI World Cup 2027. The Mumbaikar has openly spoken about his desire to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, but by then he would be over 40, making continuity a massive selection debate. While his tactical leadership and ability to dominate big tournaments remain invaluable, the team management is expected to weigh whether India should transition fully towards a younger leadership group led by players such as Shubman Gill. The next ODI assignments could therefore become crucial indicators of how strongly the selectors still view Rohit as part of the future.

Virat Kohli 2027 ODI World Cup Fate

The biggest discussion point around Virat Kohli is whether India should continue building their ODI core around him till the 2027 World Cup. Despite retiring from Tests and T20Is, Kohli remains India's premier ODI batter statistically and has indicated that he would continue only if he can genuinely "add value" to the side. The selectors and team management reportedly want clarity early in the new cycle, especially with younger batters pushing for permanent roles. His fitness, consistency and unmatched chase pedigree still make him difficult to move away from, but workload and long-term succession planning are now central to the conversation.

India's Squad for Afghanistan Live Updates

The chief selector Ajit Agarkar will pick up the ODI squad keeping the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. The fate of senior cricketers such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is likely to be discussed in the meeting.

India vs Afghanistan Squad Announcement Live

India's last Test against Afghanistan was their only one to date, played in June 2018 at Bengaluru, which was Afghanistan's Test debut. India batted first and scored 474, led by Shikhar Dhawan (107) and Murali Vijay (105).

Afghanistan were bowled out for 109 in the first innings and, after following on, 103 in the second. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja dominated with the ball (Jadeja took 4/17 in the second innings). India won by an innings and 262 runs inside two days.

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The workload management of Jasprit Bumrah remains a big talking point. Bumrah didn't play ODIs in the latter half of last year, leading up to the T20 World Cup. But this year, the pace star is expected to feature in the ODIs given the 50-over World Cup looming large in 2027.

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In terms of the ODI squad, KL Rahul looks set to return. Yashasvi Jaiswal is certain in the Test team and may well be included in the ODI squad as well. Rohit Sharma's fitness will be discussed as it is to be analyzed if he can field 50 overs.

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With Shubman Gill widely expected to continue as India's ODI captain, reports suggest Shreyas Iyer is being considered as his deputy for the Afghanistan series. Iyer was named vice-captain for the New Zealand ODI series earlier in 2026, subject to fitness clearance, and his role appears to have solidified since then.

His middle-order batting and experienced head in pressure situations make him a reliable second-in-command as India begin building a settled ODI structure heading towards the 2027 World Cup. The pairing of Gill and Iyer in leadership roles reflects a deliberate generational shift at the top.

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Mohammed Shami is in line to make a return to the Test side for the Afghanistan series.

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If there is one domestic performer whose numbers demand a national call-up, it is Auqib Nabi of Jammu and Kashmir. The right-arm seamer took 60 wickets in 10 Ranji Trophy matches this season at an average of just 12.56 - the third-highest wicket tally by any fast bowler in a single Ranji season - and delivered a match-winning five-for in the final to help J&K lift their maiden Ranji Trophy. In the previous season, he had claimed 44 wickets in eight matches, making his consistency across two years impossible to overlook. BCCI Secretary Saikia acknowledged as much, noting that selectors had been closely monitoring domestic matches. Nabi was also picked by Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 auction, giving him additional exposure at the highest domestic level.

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Rishabh Pant's place in the ODI side is under a serious question mark. The southpaw hasn't had the best of times in national colours and he may well be leapfrogged by Sanju Samson.

Will Sanju Samson be Picked?

Sanju Samson had a stellar outing for India in the triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. The Kerala-born transformed his fortunes and won the player of the series awad as India became Champions. Despite that, Sanju's inclusion for either series remains in doubt, but he may get a chance in the ODI format.

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Shubman Gill is tipped to captain the Indian team in both Test and ODI format. The selectors will meet on Tuesday (May 19) and finalize the squads, and the top names are expected to feature.

India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah Conundrum

The biggest selection call of the day revolves around Jasprit Bumrah. PTI has reported that the pace spearhead will play in only one format during this series, and the prevailing logic points to the ODI leg. Since the Test carries no WTC value, resting him from the five-day game while fielding him across three 50-over matches aligns with workload management and the broader goal of peaking for the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle. The BCCI medical team has the final say - if they clear Bumrah without restrictions, he may feature in the Test as well, but that is considered the less likely outcome at this stage. Reports have also noted that Bumrah's performances in IPL 2026 have been below his own high standards, further supporting a cautious approach.

India Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both are set to feature in the ODI series. Kohli is having a stellar outing with RCB in the IPL 2026 while Rohit has struggled with injuries. But both stalwarts are expected to be in the ODI side.

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Prince Yadav is another name being discussed as a developmental pick given his recent form in white-ball cricket and IPL 2026. Prasidh Krishna, who was overlooked for the South Africa series but has since claimed 18 wickets in four matches for Karnataka, is also in contention to return as the second frontline pacer.

IND vs AFG Squad Announcement LIVE: Who will be in the Test Team?

The Test side is unlikely to see wholesale changes, but a few targeted adjustments are expected. The No. 3 position remains one of the most debated slots in Indian red-ball cricket, and Devdutt Padikkal looks set to earn a shot at the role in place of Sai Sudharsan.

Akash Deep's availability is another concern - he missed the entirety of IPL 2026 with a lower-back injury, which opens the door for fresh faces in the pace department.

Auqib Nabi has arguably the strongest case among the new contenders, having taken 60 wickets in 10 Ranji Trophy matches at a remarkable average of just 12.56, helping Jammu and Kashmir clinch their maiden Ranji title. Jasprit Bumrah may well be left out for the Test match, while Mohammed Shami can make a return.

India vs Afghanistan Squad Announcement Live

India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in June. The Test begins on June 6 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur and runs until June 10. The ODI leg then kicks off on June 14 in Dharamsala, before moving to Lucknow on June 17 and wrapping up in Chennai on June 20.

India vs Afghanistan Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

Hello and Welcome!! This is a Live Coverage for the upcoming squad announcement of the Indian team ahead of the Afghanistan series. The two nations will play a 1-match Test and 3-match ODI series, starting from June 6.