With IPL 2026 slowly winding down, fans of India national cricket team already have their eyes on the next big assignment — the upcoming series against Afghanistan national cricket team. The ODI squad for the tour has now been announced, adding to the excitement around India’s return to international action after a packed IPL season.
India will resume their campaign on June 6 with a one-off Test against Afghanistan before shifting focus to a three-match ODI series. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup done and dusted, attention is already turning toward the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This series could offer selectors an early chance to test combinations and start shaping the core of a squad for the next major ODI challenge. But what does the squad look like?
India vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2026 Squad Announced
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Vice-Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Wicketkeepers | KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan |
| Batters | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli |
| All-Rounders | Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar |
| Bowlers | Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey |
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Presenting #TeamIndia‘s squads for the @IDFCFIRSTBank Test match and the 3️⃣-match ODI series against Afghanistan in June 🙌#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/hFiABALLld
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 19, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming Afghanistan series as the team management looks to carefully manage his workload ahead of India’s white-ball tour of England. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has retained his place in the ODI squad despite missing three IPL matches for Mumbai Indians because of back spasms.
The selectors have also decided to rest Mohammed Siraj for both the Test and ODI assignments against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Gurnoor Brar has earned spots in both squads after consistent performances, while Prince Yadav has been rewarded with a place in the ODI setup.
What Does the India vs Afghanistan ODI Schedule Look Like?
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | June 14, 2026 (Sunday) | 01:30 PM | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2nd ODI | June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) | 01:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 3rd ODI | June 20, 2026 (Saturday) | 01:30 PM | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |
Meet the New Names in India’s ODI Squad for Afghanistan Series
Not one, not two, but three fresh faces have broken into India’s ODI squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series. Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey have all earned their maiden ODI call-ups after being named in the 15-member squad announced by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.
Speaking about the new inclusions, Ajit Agarkar said, “With Gurnoor, we have seen a lot of promise over the last season and a half. He is a tall guy with a bit of pace.” He also highlighted how conditions in South Africa are influencing selection plans, with the management keen to back bowlers who could thrive there in the future. On Prince Yadav, Agarkar added, “He has shown a lot of promise through the domestic season. Obviously, he bowled well in the IPL.”
Prince, who represents Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, has impressed with 16 wickets in 12 matches this season. Harsh Dubey, the left-arm spinner from Vidarbha currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has continued his rise after strong domestic performances, including 133 first-class wickets. Meanwhile, Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar’s breakthrough domestic campaign in 2024-25 proved hard to ignore, with the fast bowler finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy after picking up 26 wickets in seven matches.
