All eyes on Jasprit Bumrah's workload ahead of Afghanistan series
The senior men's selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on May 19 to finalize India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. Workload management for key players, especially Jasprit Bumrah after the IPL, is a major concern ahead of the series. Shubman Gill is expected to captain both formats, while uncertainty remains over the wicketkeeper's role in the ODI team.
- ▪The selection committee will meet on May 19 to pick squads for India's one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan.
- ▪Jasprit Bumrah's workload is under scrutiny after a demanding IPL season, with possible rest for senior players being discussed.
- ▪The Test match will be held from June 6-10 in New Chandigarh, followed by three ODIs in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai.
- ▪Shubman Gill is expected to lead India in both the Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.
- ▪Rishabh Pant's place in the ODI side is under scrutiny, with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan vying for the spot, though KL Rahul remains first-choice keeper-batter.
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