Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six against Afghanistan in the first ODI became a talking point. Rahul's unbeaten 39 and Shubman Gill's 84* guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Indian captain Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed catch in the rain-shortened first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. Afghanistan collapsed to 194 all out, despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 102 off 51 balls, with Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey taking multiple wickets.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
India's cricket team is considering Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 batting position in the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. The team also faces a decision on a replacement spinner for the rested Ravindra Jadeja, with Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar in contention.
With Ravindra Jadeja out, India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan highlights emerging talent. Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to watch all-rounder Harsh Dubey, who has impressed in domestic and IPL cricket. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack.
India intensifies training for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Mohammed Siraj bowling at full intensity and Shubman Gill practicing. Pacers impress, while spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar are assessed. Mayank Yadav focuses on fitness.
Young Indian cricketer Harsh Dubey expressed his excitement after receiving his maiden call-up to the senior national team for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old all-rounder shared his dream of playing alongside his idols Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Rookie Indian all-rounder Harsh Dubey expressed his excitement on receiving his first national call-up for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old is eager to play alongside legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and observe captain Shubman Gill's leadership.
Anukul Roy joins India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series as Harsh Dubey gets maiden senior India call-up for Afghanistan series.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
India announced squads for upcoming Afghanistan Test and ODI series. Shubman Gill will captain both, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. Rishabh Pant is out of the ODI squad.
Team India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026 to manage workloads following the IPL. Fringe players may receive maiden call-ups for the non-WTC fixture.
Indian cricket team management is considering resting top players including captain Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) due to minimal gap between IPL final (May 31) and the match. With no World Test Championship points at stake and a packed calendar including ODIs and England tour, selectors may prioritize player workload management. Potential maiden call-ups include pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who have impressed in India A setup.
