So, a lot happened on the eve of India’s third one-day international against Afghanistan. The biggest break came in the form of an IPL trade rumour. As per reports, we could see a trade between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav can switch franchises. Meanwhile, there’s an update on Virat Kohli’s fitness as well, with the modern-day legend likely to be available from India’s next ODI series. Catch all this and more on what happened on June 19 below.
Yuvraj Singh to be DC’s batting coach?
Yuvraj Singh could be set for his first major coaching role in franchise cricket, with Delhi Capitals (DC) reportedly planning to bring him into their support staff ahead of IPL 2027. With JSW taking charge of the franchise’s cricket operations again, Sourav Ganguly is expected to return as Director of Cricket, while Yuvraj is likely to take over as batting coach. The former India star has earned immense respect among young Indian cricketers, having mentored the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Prabhsimran Singh. Read more here.
Virat Kohli injury update
India could receive a timely boost ahead of next month’s ODI series in England, with Virat Kohli expected to return after recovering from the hamstring niggle that forced him to miss the Afghanistan series. Kohli has reportedly begun rehabilitation and is likely to undergo fitness tests at the BCCI’s CoE soon. His return would be significant for India as they continue preparations for the 2027 World Cup. It would also add star power to the England series, where Kohli has enjoyed considerable success, scoring over 1,300 ODI runs at an average above 50. The BCCI is expected to pick the squad for the tour later this week. Read more here.
Rishabh Pant-Kuldeep Yadav trade confirmed
Rishabh Pant’s return to Delhi Capitals appears to be edging closer, with reports suggesting DC and Lucknow Super Giants are finalising a blockbuster trade involving Kuldeep Yadav. If approved by the BCCI, Pant would head back to the franchise where he built his IPL reputation after a largely disappointing two-year stint with LSG. The wicketkeeper-batter struggled for runs and stepped down as captain after Lucknow finished at the bottom of the table in IPL 2026. Kuldeep, meanwhile, could be headed home to Uttar Pradesh’s IPL franchise after spending four productive seasons with Delhi. Read more here.
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Harshit Rana’s return to competitive cricket has arrived earlier than expected, with the BCCI adding the pace-bowling all-rounder to India’s squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. Rana had been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery earlier this year, forcing him to miss both IPL 2026 and the T20 World Cup. The 2025 breakout pacer gives India a bowling all-rounder at No. 8, with 26 wickets in 14 ODIs and a fifty already. Seen as a long-term pace-bowling all-rounder, Rana now has a chance to strengthen his case for a regular place in India’s ODI plans ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Read more here.
Changes in IND XI vs AFG
With the ODI series already secured, India are expected to shuffle their playing XI for the third and final match against Afghanistan in Chennai. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that Nitish Kumar Reddy is available again after recovering from thigh soreness, while Arshdeep Singh could be rested after an impressive series. The focus will also be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is running out of opportunities to cement his place in India’s ODI plans. Read more here.
Shreyanka Patil’s replacement named
India’s T20 World Cup campaign hit a blow as Shreyanka Patil was ruled out with an ankle ligament injury after twisting it while fielding vs the Netherlands at Headingley. The 22-year-old left on a stretcher after bowling just one ball. India named uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as a replacement. The 24-year-old Uttarakhand player switched from hockey to cricket, starred for RCB in the WPL, and impressed for India A in England. India face South Africa next on June 21. Read more here.
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