India, May 11 -- The IPL 2026 season is going on in full swing, and with the tournament nearing its end, Indian cricket fans are already looking forward to the Afghanistan tour of India 2026. The series is scheduled to begin on June 6 and conclude on June 20 in New Chandigarh, with Afghanistan set to play one Test and three ODIs in India as part of the ICC's Future Tours Programme.

A full-strength batting group led by Shubman Gill is expected to take the field in Mullanpur on June 6. But ahead of the one-off IND vs AFG Test, another talking point has grabbed attention. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested, questions are already being raised over whether Shubman Gill could face his first big test as India captain in the clash against A...