India national team announces squad for Afghanistan clash, calls up three debutants
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially unveiled the national squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, set to take place in June.
Details: The main sensation of the announcement was the inclusion of three absolute newcomers: promising players Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, and Prince Yadav have earned their maiden call-ups to the senior national team.
The captain's armband for this series has been entrusted to Shubman Gill, while the experienced Shreyas Iyer will serve as vice-captain. The coaching staff has opted for the perfect mix of youth and vast experience, retaining legendary figures like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and KL Rahul, who will take up his usual spot behind the stumps as wicket-keeper.
Full India squad:
- Batsmen and all-rounders: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar.
- Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan.
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, plus the newcomers — Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
The series itself will consist of three matches, set to be played at iconic Indian stadiums in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai. The fixtures are scheduled for June 14, 17, and 20. For young debutants like Brar, Dubey, and Yadav, these games offer a monumental opportunity to showcase their talent on the international stage and cement their place among the elite ahead of major upcoming tournaments.
Reminder: You can check out the schedule and results of upcoming IPL matches here.
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