India’s Board of Control for Cricket in India verified Shubman Gill will lead the national team as captain for both the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. The appointment places one of India’s senior batters at the helm across formats for the bilateral program.
Captaincy across Tests and ODIs demands different tactical instincts, and Gill’s dual appointment signals the board’s confidence in his leadership over a multi-format stretch. He succeeds in a role that carries visibility during home series against Afghanistan.
Gill has been among India’s prominent top-order batters, and the captaincy adds responsibility for team selection input, field settings, and post-match representation. BCCI’s confirmation formalized what team observers had anticipated ahead of the series.
The Afghanistan tour of India includes red-ball and white-ball fixtures, giving Gill an immediate test of his captaincy credentials. His leadership will be measured against results and how effectively he manages India’s squad through both competitions.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_cricket_team_in_India_in_2026