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Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi had support in selection committee but Gurnoor Brar's pace trumped a 60-wicket Ranji season to get Afghanistan Test nod.
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Scored a century in their previous ODI innings, Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad were not named in ODI squad for Afghanistan because selectors are impressed with Ishan Kishan's hitting ability and temperament.
IND vs AFG: In the selection committee's meeting, the option to rest Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was explored but the selectors decided against it.
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Ajit Agarkar explained that Rishabh Pant was removed as India’s Test vice-captain to allow the wicketkeeper-batter to focus freely on his batting.
BCCI made several major changes to India’s ODI and Test squads for the Afghanistan series, with multiple senior stars rested, injured, or dropped from the team.
India introduced four fresh faces for the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026. Here’s everything to know about Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar.
Reason revealed why Ravindra Jadeja was excluded from India’s ODI and Test squads for the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026.
Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the Afghanistan series as the Indian team management wants the star pacer fresh for the upcoming England tour.
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.
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.
