BCCI confirms updated Indian squads for Afghanistan tour and Asian Games

The Board of Control for Cricket in India released the final squad lists for both the Afghanistan T20 International series and the 2026 Asian Games on its X platform. Harshit Rana’s injury forced the selectors to make a last‑minute change, bringing Yash Thakur into the line‑up for both events.

For the Afghanistan series, the 15‑member squad is captained by Shreyas Iyer and includes Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, wicket‑keepers Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, and vice‑captain Tilak Varma. Fast‑bowling options now consist of Shivam Dubey, Neetish Kumar Reddy, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarti, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and the newly added Yash Thakur.

The Asian Games squad mirrors the series list with a few strategic tweaks, retaining the core group of batsmen and bowlers while confirming Thakur’s place as a key pace asset. India will open its Asian Games campaign in the quarter‑finals on September 28, aiming to add another medal to its cricketing accolades.

Both squads underline the BCCI’s emphasis on youth and depth, ensuring that injuries do not derail the team’s preparations for upcoming international commitments.