The national selectors are set to convene in Guwahati on Tuesday to finalize India's squads for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The primary focus of the meeting is expected to be workload management following the gruelling IPL-2026 season.
Series Schedule
The one-off Test, which is not part of the World Test Championship cycle, will be played in New Chandigarh from June 6 to 10. The ODI series will follow, with matches scheduled in Dharamshala (June 14), Lucknow (June 17), and Chennai (June 20).
Emerging Contenders
Lucknow Super Giants pacers Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have emerged as strong contenders after impressive IPL campaigns. The selectors could also consider Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi.
"There will be a discussion on the workload management of Bumrah and Siraj. If they are rested from the ODIs, Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan could be considered," sources said. "So far, no player has asked for a rest. The selectors will have to study the fitness reports."
Senior Players Return
The ODI series will see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to action. With India scheduled to tour England later this summer for five T20Is and three ODIs, apart from two T20Is in Ireland, the selectors are expected to closely monitor the fitness and workload of key players, especially fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
