Sanju Samson and Mohammed Shami are likely to make a comeback to the national cricket team during Team India’s multi-format series against Afghanistan. Afghanistan will tour India for a one-off Test and three-match ODI series after the conclusion of the ongoing IPL 2026 season.
before the series against afghanistanThe selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will announce the squads for the Test and ODI series. As reported earlier, for the assignment against the lower-ranked team, BCCI may consider making some changes in the team, especially in the Test squad.
India will face Afghanistan in multi-format series
The only test between India and Afghanistan will be held from June 6 to 10. Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, and the three-match One Day International series is scheduled to begin on June 14.
The first ODI will be held at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.Ra The third one will be held on June 17 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and the third one will be held on June 20 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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Mohammed Shami can be selected for IND vs AFG test
According to the report of RevSportz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India may consider this experienced fast bowler. Mohammed ShamiFor the test match. Since Jasprit Bumrah may be offered a break during the Test, the board will have to select a suitable replacement who can lead the pace attack from the front. Mohammed Siraj, another regular fast bowler of the White team, may also ask for rest.
“Legendary fast bowler Mohammed Shami could make a much-awaited comeback. Shami, who has been absent from Test cricket since the June 2023 WTC final, has proved his fitness with impressive performances for Bengal and Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2026,” RevSportz said in its report.
Mohammed Shami is in good form and is continuously striving to make his comeback for the Men in Blue. Although there were concerns about his fitness, the fast bowler is proving the concerns wrong by playing continuously for Lucknow Super Giants. ipl 2026. The seamer has taken 10 wickets in 12 matches so far.
In the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, Bengal fast bowler Mohammed Shami took 37 wickets in 13 innings, 15 wickets in 7 innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 and 16 wickets in 7 innings during the last edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
Sanju Samson may return to India’s ODI team
On the other hand, sanju samson Ready to return to the ODI team for the series against Afghanistan. Samson, who has scored a few centuries for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 and was one of the best performers for Team India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, could once again make his place in the ODI team.
“While a relatively stable ODI squad is expected – mirroring India’s recent limited-overs setup – a change is expected behind the stumps. Sanju Samson is a strong favorite to cement a place in the ODI team,” the report said.
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