Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Prince Yadav may get his first ODI call-up for India after impressive performances during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The senior selection committee is reportedly backing the young fast bowler for the upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan on home soil.
India will begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. team india They may rest their first-choice fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh during the upcoming series to manage their workload and keep them fresh for future assignments.
LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav emerges as surprise contender for India ODI call-up
According to a PTI report, Prince Yadav Has become a strong contender to debut for India in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. Young fast bowlers can make a place in the team by staying ahead of many experienced domestic bowlers.
Prince has been the most successful Indian fast bowler for Lucknow Supergiants during IPL 2026. He has taken 16 wickets at an average of just under 19 at an economy rate slightly above eight runs per over on batting-friendly pitches.
The selectors were particularly impressed by his performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck and became the first bowler to achieve this feat in IPL since Dhawal Kulkarni in 2016. The fast bowler finished the match by taking three important wickets.
Prince took 18 wickets in eight Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Delhi at the beginning of the season. With Harshit Rana currently recovering from injury, the selectors may favor Prince for his pace, hard length and yorkers.
Also Read: RR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update – IPL 2026, Match 64
Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested from Afghanistan ODI series after IPL 2026
Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the ODI series against Afghanistan after the IPL 2026 season. If Bumra misses the series. Mohammad Siraj And Prasidh Krishna is expected to lead India’s pace attack.
Rohit Sharma’s fitness also remains a big issue of discussion. The Indian captain was recently battling a hamstring injury and played only as an impact player for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings. It is expected that the selectors will pick him only if he is completely fit to handle the demands of 100 overs cricket.
Hardik Pandya has also been battling recurring back spasms, creating uncertainty over his bowling workload for the upcoming series. During this time, Virat Kohli Remained in excellent form throughout IPL 2026. The former Indian captain is fully expected to play all three ODIs.
Afghanistan series It will start with the only test match in Mullanpur on 6th June. The match holds extra significance for India after the team’s recent struggles in Test cricket, especially on spin-friendly home pitches against strong bowling attacks.
India are still looking for a stable number three batsman after Cheteshwar Pujara was ruled out of the Test setup. Sai Sudarshan got opportunities in this role but he could not perform consistently. It is expected that the team management can give a chance to Devdutt Padikkal.
The selectors may also discuss strong domestic performers while finalizing the Test squad. Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has emerged as a serious contender after leading his team to a historic Ranji Trophy title. The fast bowler impressed during the red-ball season, taking 60 wickets.
Also read: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya are under the scanner as selectors have started planning for the 2027 World Cup.