New Delhi: With the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season, attention now shifts to international cricket as the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series gets underway in June. Fresh from Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning campaign, several Indian stars, including Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, will reunite in national colors for a packed month of cricket.
The India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series will feature one Test match followed by a three-match ODI series, with Afghanistan touring India for the multi-format contest.
India’s Next Match Scheduled for June 6
The first fixture of the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series will be a one-off Test match scheduled from June 6 to June 10 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur).
Shubman Gill has been appointed captain for the Test, while KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain. The squad also features several exciting newcomers, including Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey, who have received their maiden national call-ups.
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ODI Series to Follow Test Match
Following the Test, the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series will continue with a three-match ODI series beginning on June 13.
ODI Schedule
- June 13 – 1st ODI, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
- June 17 – 2nd ODI, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- June 20 – 3rd ODI, MA Chidambaram Stadium
The ODI squad includes senior stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya. However, the selectors have clarified that the availability of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya will depend on their fitness status.
Ireland Tour After Afghanistan Assignment
Once the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series concludes, Team India will travel to Ireland for a two-match T20I series.
Ireland T20I Schedule
- June 26 – 1st T20I, Belfast
- June 28 – 2nd T20I, Belfast
The Ireland tour will mark India’s final international assignment for the month of June.
India Test Squad vs Afghanistan
Captain Shubman Gill will lead a squad featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey.
India ODI Squad vs Afghanistan
The ODI squad for the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series includes Shubman Gill (captain), Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey.
With a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents, the India vs Afghanistan 2026 Series promises to be an important chapter in India’s preparations for upcoming international challenges. As fans transition from IPL excitement to international cricket, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill’s leadership and the performances of India’s next generation of cricketers.
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