- IND vs AFG: Team India is going to start its fourth cycle of the ICC World Test Championship by playing a five-match Test series against England next year. During this time, Indian players have to play many Test series.
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IND vs AFG:
Team India is going to start its fourth round of the ICC World Test Championship by playing a five-match Test series against England next year . During this time, Indian players have to play many Test series. In the year 2026, the Afghanistan cricket team will tour India for a Test match. For this, the Indian selectors can select the ‘C’ team, which can be led by young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal. So let’s know what could be India’s possible team for the IND vs AFG Test series?
India will face Afghanistan
Indian players have started preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Test series between the two teams will start in Australia from November 22. The IND vs AUS Test series is very important for India in terms of getting its name written on the ticket to the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
If Team India loses even one match of the series, it will be difficult for them to reach the final. However, meanwhile, speculations are being made that if India fails to qualify for the WTC Final, many senior players including Rohit Sharma may announce retirement from Test cricket.
The command of the team can be handed over to Yashasvi Jaiswal
Although Rishabh Pant is being seen as the captain of the Test team after Rohit Sharma, but the command against Afghanistan can be handed over to young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal. Actually, after playing the IND vs AFG Test match in September 2026, Indian players have to play a Test series with New Zealand in October.
In such a situation, the selectors can select a young team by giving rest to the senior players. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Test career has been excellent. He has made a lot of noise with his batting in this format. In such a situation, the team management can decide to try him as a captain.
IND vs AFG: These 5 players may get a chance to debut
Five Indian players can also make their debut against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin may retire due to their increasing age and to give a chance to young players. In their absence, the doors of Team India will open for Sai Sudarshan, Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Rituraj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran. These players have attracted everyone’s attention by performing brilliantly in domestic cricket.
IND vs AFG: India’s probable team against Afghanistan
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Baba Indrajith, Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Porel (WK), Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal, Navdeep Saini, Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian
