India have announced their squads for the upcoming home ODI series and one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026. The selectors have largely stayed with the core group from recent assignments while also continuing to back a few younger players.Shubman Gill will lead India in both formats as the team prepares for an important home season.
ODI Squad Blends Experience And Youth
The ODI squad features a strong batting lineup with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer alongside captain Gill. KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have both been picked as wicketkeeping options.Hardik Pandya continues as the main pace-bowling all-rounder, while Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack.The squad also includes younger names like Nitish Reddy, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor and Harsh Dubey, showing the management’s confidence in India’s bench strength.
*Though Rohit And Hardik Participation Will Be Subject To Fitness.
India ODI Squad vs AfghanistanGill (C), Rohit, Kohli, Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor and Harsh Dubey.
Young and Balanced Test Squad
India have gone with a balanced squad featuring both established players and emerging talent.Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal are part of the batting group alongside Gill and KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel have been selected as wicketkeepers.The bowling unit includes Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav, while Washington Sundar adds balance as an all-round option.Selectors have also continued to show faith in players like Suthar, Gurnoor and Harsh Dubey for the longer format setup.
India Test Squad vs AfghanistanGill (C), Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Suthar, Gurnoor and Harsh Dubey.
Important Series Ahead
The Afghanistan series may be at home, but it remains an important assignment for India as the team continues building consistency across formats. The ODI series will test the balance of experience and youth, while the one-off Test offers another chance for younger players to strengthen their place in the red-ball setup.
