India has decided to rest star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan next month as part of workload management plans. According to Beyond Time News, the Indian selectors also excluded all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after he picked up a minor injury during the IPL season.
Bumrah Given Rest Ahead of Busy Schedule
The Indian cricket team management chose to rest Jasprit Bumrah due to concerns surrounding his heavy workload across all formats of the game.
The 32-year-old pacer continues to play:
- Test cricket
- One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
- T20 Internationals
- Indian Premier League (IPL) matches
Furthermore, selectors want to carefully manage his fitness ahead of future international tournaments and series.
According to Beyond Time News, Bumrah’s absence opens opportunities for younger bowlers to gain valuable experience.
Ravindra Jadeja Misses Out Due to Injury Concern
Ravindra Jadeja also missed selection after reportedly suffering a minor niggle during the IPL.
Team officials did not describe the injury as serious, but selectors preferred to avoid taking risks before upcoming international commitments.
Shubman Gill Named Test Captain
Young batter Shubman Gill will captain India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, KL Rahul has replaced Rishabh Pant as vice-captain for the Test squad.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that the management still considers Pant an important player in the Test setup despite the leadership change.
New Faces Receive Maiden Call-Ups
India included several fresh names in the Test squad, including:
- Manav Suthar
- Harsh Dubey
- Gurnoor Brar
The selectors rewarded the young players for their recent domestic and IPL performances.
Furthermore, cricket analysts believe the Afghanistan series will provide valuable exposure to emerging talent.
Virat Kohli Returns for ODI Series
Veteran batter Virat Kohli returned to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan.
Although Kohli stepped away from Test and T20 internationals, he remains available for One-Day cricket.
The ODI squad also includes:
- Rohit Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
However, officials said their participation depends on fitness clearance.
Pant Left Out of ODI Squad
Despite remaining part of the Test team, Rishabh Pant did not secure a place in the ODI squad.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will also captain the ODI side during the Afghanistan series.
Series Schedule
One-Off Test
- Starts: June 6
- Venue: New Chandigarh
ODI Matches
- June 14
- June 17
- June 20
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India Test Squad
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rishabh Pant
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Manav Suthar
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harsh Dubey
- Dhruv Jurel
Conclusion
India’s squad selection for the Afghanistan series reflects a balance between workload management and future planning. While senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja will miss the Test match, selectors have given young players a chance to step up on the international stage.
According to Beyond Time News, the series will also help India assess bench strength ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
FAQs
1. Why was Jasprit Bumrah rested?
India rested him to manage workload and fitness concerns.
2. Why is Ravindra Jadeja unavailable?
He suffered a minor injury during the IPL season.
3. Who will captain India in the Test match?
Shubman Gill will lead the team.
4. Is Virat Kohli part of the squad?
Yes, he is included in the ODI squad against Afghanistan.
5. When does the Test match begin?
The one-off Test starts on June 6 in New Chandigarh.
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