T Dilip Visits Tirumala Temple Ahead of India vs Afghanistan Cricket Series

T Dilip, the fielding coach for the Indian men's cricket team, visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala ahead of the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The BCCI has announced the squads for a one-off Test and three ODIs, with Shubman Gill leading the team. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are returning, while several uncapped players have been included. The series promises to be an exciting contest as India prepares to take on Afghanistan.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2026, 10:53 IST

T Dilip's Temple Visit

On Sunday, T Dilip, the fielding coach for the Indian men's cricket team, paid a visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple located in Tirumala, Tirupati district. During his visit, he offered prayers at the temple.

Upcoming Matches Against Afghanistan

T Dilip will be actively involved as India prepares to face Afghanistan in a one-off Test followed by three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The Test match is scheduled to commence on June 6, while the ODI series will take place from June 14 to June 20.

Squad Announcements for India vs Afghanistan

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the upcoming matches on May 19. Shubman Gill will captain the team in both formats, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain for the Test matches, stepping in for Rishabh Pant. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as vice-captain for the ODI format.

Key Players Returning

Prominent players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul are set to return to the top order for the blue jersey. Ishan Kishan has been selected as the wicketkeeper for the squad.

All-Rounders and Bowling Lineup

The team includes three all-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar. The spin department will be led by Kuldeep Yadav, while the pace attack consists of Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, and Gurnoor Brar.

Uncapped Players in the ODI Squad

The ODI squad features three uncapped players: Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey. The inclusion of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya in the ODI squad is contingent upon their fitness. Notably, veteran players Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been excluded from both the Test and ODI squads.

Test Squad Details

The Test squad comprises: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Rishabh Pant (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, and Gurnoor Brar.

ODI Squad Details

The ODI squad includes: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey.