Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- The Indian cricket team on Tuesday has announced its squads for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, bringing a mix of experience and fresh talent. Shubman Gill will lead the Test side as captain, with KL Rahul appointed as the new vice-captain, replacing Rishabh Pant. In the ODI squad, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included, though Sharma's participation, along with Hardik Pandya's, remains subject to fitness clearance.

Notable Omissions and Key Selections

Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of both the Test and ODI squads, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested as part of workload management to keep him fresh for India's busy international schedule. The ODI selection also saw ...