India may reportedly rest Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the June 6 Afghanistan Test due to workload concerns after IPL 2026.
India may rest senior players for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June due to scheduling pressure. The match starts on June 6, just 6 days after the IPL 2026 final on May 31.
According to the Times of India, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are among those likely to get a break. The Test does not carry WTC points, which supports rotation plans. Team management is focusing on workload control ahead of a busy calendar.
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India will also play 3 ODIs after the Test, followed by a white-ball series in England. Players could remain on tour for nearly 2 months, increasing fatigue concerns.
Selectors may review their plan based on how Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans progress in IPL 2026. The final decision will come during the squad meeting for the Afghanistan series.
After the IPL ends, India will shift focus to the WTC and the ODI World Cup next year. Team management aims to keep key players fresh for upcoming assignments.
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