India cricket team will be aiming to field a full-fledged playing XI for the ODI series against Afghanistan, with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya returning to the line-up. The Men in Blue last took part in a 50-over format game in January 2026 where they lost the series 1-2. For the upcoming series against AFG, Virat Kohli has been ruled out while the duo of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been cleared by the BCCI’s CoE.
Prior to the series against Afghanistan, which marks the start of india’s preparation for the ODI World Cup in 2027, there are several questions that arise. What will be Yashasvi Jaiswal’s role, who has been named as Virat Kohli’s replacement? Will Ishan Kishan find a place? What would the bowling line-up comprise of?
Will Yashasvi Jaiswal find a place?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as a replacement for an injured Virat Kohli for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan which begins on June 13. The RCB batter suffered an injury during IPL 2026, and has been advised rest for multiple weeks. Last week, it came to the fore that Jaiswal will replace Kohli in the squad for the series.
Jaiswal has been given limited opportunities in the ODI format. He has taken part in just 4 ODIs in which he has amassed 171 runs averaging 57.
Credit: AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A via AlamyWhat about Ishan Kishan?
However, Jaiswal has never played at the number three position in the 50-over format. Meanwhile, the southpaw’s main competitor could be Ishan Kishan – who has batted at that position on 4 out of the 28 matches that he has played. Although the southpaw has been recommended for a spot in the ODI side, it looks unlikely at the moment. Primarlily since Jaiswal is an opener and there is not opening slot available at the moment.
Kishan last played an ODI way back in 2023.
Career Averages
MatRunsHSAvgSR100s50s2793321042.40102.1917Ishan Kishan ODI statsHarsh Dubey vs Washington Sundar
Two spin all-rounders are a part of India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against AFG. One is an experienced Washington Sundar, while the other is debutant Harsh Dubey. The Tamil Nadu star has picked up 29 wickets from as many ODIs each, alongside scoring 372 runs. Dubey, on the other hand, has 296 runs and 31 wickets from 30 List A matches. Given the record, Sundar is all but certain to be picked ahead of Dubey in the playing XI for the three-match series against Afghanistan.
Sundar was a part of India’s playing XI for the one-off Test against AFG where India emerged victorious by an innings and 300 runs. Meanwhile, Dubey was a part of the side but did not make his debut. It remains to be seen if Gautam Gambhir will prefer the veteran to be a part of the playing XI for the IND vs AFG 1st ODI instead of a newbie.
Will Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav get their debuts?
Prince Yadav, who plays for LSG, has seemingly impressed the selectors by bagging 16 wickets from 12 matches in IPL 2026. In List A cricket, he has 29 wickets from 14 matches since making his debut in the format in 2024.
Gurnoor Brar has 12 wickets from the 9 List A matches that he has played so far. The Punjab pacer. 6’5, Brar is looked as replacement for Ishant Sharma. His FC record is decent, where he has picked up 52 wickets in 18 matches.
In the absence of Siraj and Bumrah, Arshdeep will spearhead the pace attack in the series, with Krishna serving as second fiddle.
India squad for IND vs AFG ODIs
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma*, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya*, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey
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