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Gill and Bumrah may sit out India one off Test vs Afghanistan after IPL 2026

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Published on 24 April 2026
Gill and Bumrah may sit out India one off Test vs Afghanistan after IPL 2026

Wholesale squad changes could reshape India’s lineup

Just after IPL 2026 ends, India is set to host Afghanistan for a one off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium. A report suggests India could rotate heavily, with Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah among those likely to be rested, as the team prepares a fresh XI for the standalone match.

  • India hosts Afghanistan in a one off Test after IPL 2026
  • Match venue is the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium
  • Report indicates wholesale squad rotation is likely
  • Gill and Bumrah are seen as possible rest candidates
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