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Gurnoor Brar earned his maiden India call-up for the Afghanistan series in ODIs and Tests. Here’s everything to know about the 25-year-old fast bowler from Punjab.

GT pacer Gurnoor Brar earned his maiden India call-up for both the ODI and Test squads against Afghanistan.

The 25-year-old Punjab fast bowler has taken 52 wickets in 18 First-Class matches and is known for his pace and bounce.

Who is Gurnoor Brar? Meet 25-year-old star set for his India debut in ODIs and Tests vs Afghanistan

Who is Gurnoor Brar? Meet 25-year-old star set for India debut in ODIs and Test

Ajit Agarkar revealed that Mohammed Shami was not considered for India’s Afghanistan ODI squad as the pacer is currently deemed fit only for T20 cricket.


Mohammed Shami missed out on India’s ODI squad despite taking 10 wickets for LSG in IPL 2026.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said the team management was informed that Shami is presently ready only for T20 cricket.

Mohammed Shami in this frame. (X)

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains Mohammed Shami's absence 

BCCI announced India’s Test squad for the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 as three youngsters received maiden Test call-ups.

BCCI announced India’s Test squad for the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 with Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey earning maiden call-ups.

KL Rahul replaced Rishabh Pant as India’s Test vice-captain for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Tour of India 2026: BCCI announces Test squad as three rising stars earn maiden call-up

Afghanistan Tour of India 2026: BCCI announces Test squad as three rising...

BCCI named the India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series.


Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, with Shreyas Iyer named vice-captain.

Rohit Sharma is recovering from a hamstring injury, while Hardik Pandya is dealing with back spasms ahead of the Afghanistan series.

Shubman Gill in this frame. (BCCI)

BCCI unveils India squad for AFGODIs; three players earn maiden call-ups

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LSG suffered a major blow ahead of their final IPL 2026 matches as a key star left the squad midway due to personal reasons.

Aiden Markram left the Lucknow Super Giants camp midway through IPL 2026 as he and wife Nicole Daniella O’Connor are expecting their first child.

The South African batter scored 231 runs in 12 matches during a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign for LSG.

Big blow to LSG as star player exits squad ahead of IPL 2026 clashes vs RR and PBKS

Big blow to LSG as star player exits squad ahead of IPL 2026 clashes vs RR and P

Michael Vaughan slammed Ruturaj Gaikwad for his slow 15-run knock, blaming the CSK skipper for the team’s crucial defeat against SRH in IPL 2026.

Chennai Super Kings failed to defend 181 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk.

Michael Vaughan called Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 15 off 21 balls a “strange innings” that cost CSK the match.

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Former England batter blames CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 'strange innings' 

Ravichandran Ashwin defended Ishan Kishan over his animated celebration after SRH’s playoff-clinching win against CSK, saying “where is the fun without drama?”

SRH sealed a playoff berth after defeating CSK by five wickets at Chepauk.

Ravichandran Ashwin backed Ishan Kishan’s celebration but advised the SRH batter to keep it “more controlled” next time.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishan Kishan in this frame. (Screengrab)

R Ashwin hopes Ishan Kishan keeps the celebration 'little more controlled' 

On the eve of the match against KKR, MI announced that Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa have been ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026 due to injuries.

Mumbai Indians have 2 more games remaining in IPL 2026. 

Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa's replacements will be announced. 

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Double blow for MI ahead of KKR clash, 2 star players ruled out of IPL 2026 

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins revealed that discussions were had after they were bowled out for 86 in the run chase against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.