India Prepares for One-Off Test Against Afghanistan Amid Squad Changes

India Set to Face Afghanistan in Test Match

India is gearing up to compete against Afghanistan in a one-off Test match scheduled at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium located in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Many anticipated that Auqib Nabi would be included in the squad following his outstanding performance for Jammu and Kashmir, which led them to their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. However, his name was absent from the initial squad announcement. Recent developments suggest that he may still have a chance to join the 15-member team, particularly due to an injury concern involving star bowler Mohammed Siraj.

Siraj experienced a minor shoulder injury while playing for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite this setback, he has traveled to Mullanpur and is participating in team training. The BCCI medical staff is closely monitoring his condition. Should Siraj be unable to play, sources indicate that Auqib Nabi will be called up to replace him. Previously, Nabi was included as a net bowler along with six others: Gurjapneet Singh, Prince Yadav, Saransh Jain, Zeeshan Ansari, and Shivang Kumar.

Gurnoor Brar Likely to Make His Debut

Not Auqib Nabi! Gurnoor Brar Might Make His Debut

While there is a possibility of Auqib Nabi being added to the Indian squad for the Test against Afghanistan, he may have to wait for his debut if Mohammed Siraj is fit to play. Reports suggest that Gurnoor Brar is poised to make his debut for India in such a scenario.

India's Squad for the One-Off Test Against Afghanistan

India Squad For One-Off Test Vs Afghanistan

The squad for the Test match includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, and Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper).