The upcoming series between the Indian team and Afghanistan—comprising one Test match and three ODIs—is set to begin in just a few days. The solitary Test match will commence on June 6, while the ODI series is scheduled to start on June 13.
IND vs AFG ODI: Are Rohit and Hardik fit to play in the Afghanistan ODI series?
The BCCI has already announced the Indian squads for both formats; while Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been included in the ODI squad, the Board has also clarified that their participation is contingent upon receiving fitness clearance.
A major update has emerged regarding the availability of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against Afghanistan. According to reports, Hardik is set to arrive at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. He will spend a week there before joining the team for the ODI series against Afghanistan.
What is the update regarding Rohit and Hardik?
According to reports, the BCCI had asked both Hardik and Rohit to report to the CoE; however, no update has emerged regarding Rohit yet.
IND vs AFG ODI 2026: India's ODI Squad—
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
Net Bowlers Called Up Ahead of Afghanistan Test-
The team management has summoned Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aquib Nabi Dar to bowl in the nets ahead of the Test match against Afghanistan. This Test match is scheduled to begin on June 6. Several questions had been raised regarding Aquib's exclusion from the Test squad. Along with him, six other bowlers have also been called up for the net sessions.
In addition to Nabi, fast bowlers Gurjapneet Singh and Prince Yadav, as well as spinners Saransh Jain, Zeeshan Ansari, and Shivang Kumar, have also been called upon to bowl in the nets.
