India vs Afghanistan Squad Announcement Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah rested, Prince Yadav gets first call-up

India's ODI squad vs Afghanistan: 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's Test squad against Afghanistan: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Harpreet Brar, Dhruv Jurel

The selection committee meeting for India's squad announcement for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan is underway in Guwahati. The teams will be announced at 4 PM IST.

One of the names that will certainly be discussed among the selectors is of Mohammed Shami. Ever since he last played for the India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Shami has been called to wear the national jersey again despite performing consistently at the domestic circuit. In IPL 2026 also, Shami started well before his performance dipped. Playing for LSG, the veteran pacer looked out of rhythm at times under pressure during the second half of IPL 2026. The Indian selectors could give Shami a chance to prove his mettle against Afghanistan.

According to a report in news agency PTI, pacer Jasprit Bumrah could play the one-off Test against Afghanistan. However, that would mean him missing the ODI series as BCCI continues to manage his workload.

"If the medical team appoves Bumrah's workload is under permissible limits, he might play the Test match against Afghanistan," a BCCI source told PTI. "But there is no chance of him playing the ODI series. If there is slightest issue with his workload, he will be rested for the full series," the source added.

There are reports that right-arm medium pacer Auqib Nabi could receive his maiden India call-up in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Nabi, who plays for Jammu and Kashmir, had ended as the top wicket-taker in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, with 60 wickets from 17 innings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has not played an ODI since February 2025, and his possible inclusion is another talking point ahead of the Afghanistan ODI series. The only way that Jaiswal can largely make into the squad, or even into the playing XI is if Rohit Sharma is rested.

Rohit Sharma's participation is still not certain because of his fitness concerns. Should Rohit be included in the squad, then the top-order will be pretty stacked up with Rohit, Gill and Kohli.

KL Rahul looks reportedly set to retain his place in the Indian ODI team as the first-choice wicketkeeper. The same cannot be said about Rishabh Pant, who has endured a forgettable IPL 2026 season with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Having said that, Ishan Kishan looks set to take the backup wicketkeeper's spot in the squad.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's workload will be in focus as the BCCI selection committee meet in Guwahati today.

Bumrah played the T20 World Cup and shortly after he joined the Mumbai Indians camp. He, however, has not had an great campaign, having taken just three wickets from 12 matches.

According to a report in the Times of India, should both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj be rested, uncapped pacers Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav could get the nod.

The report, however, adds that no player has requested for a rest.

6-10 June: India vs Afghanistan one-off Test at MYS International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

14 June: India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

17 June: India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

20 June: India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Unlike Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli doesn't have any injury concerns, and is expected to feature in the ODI series against Afghanistan.

The ODI futures of both Kohli and Rohit have been a major talking point within the Indian cricket team leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's selection in the Indian team for the ODI series against Afghanistan hinge on their fitness. According to a report in India Today, the BCCI is yet to come to a decision on the duo's participation as the board continue to assess their fitness.

Rohit had sustained a hamstring injury during the ongoing IPL 2026 and missed a few matches, but has returned to action.

Hardik Pandya, on the other hand, has missed a few games due to back spasm.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of India's squad announcement for the home series against Afghanistan. India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test and three ODIs in June. The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI Selection Committee is set to announce the India squad for the upcoming series later today