Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah & other top stars likely to be rested for one-off Test vs Afghanistan - Inside Sport India

“No point risking key players,” India may rest stars for Afghanistan Test after IPL - Goemkarponn

New Delhi: India’s top cricketers are likely to be rested for the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan in June, as team management looks to manage workload following the Indian Premier League 2026. The match is scheduled to begin on June 6, just six days after the IPL final on May 31, leaving minimal recovery time for players involved in the league. Key players such as Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be given a break, partic…

Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah & other top stars likely to be rested for one-off Test vs Afghanistan - Inside Sport India

The Indian cricket team selectors are reportedly contemplating resting senior stars, including Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, which is scheduled to take place just after the conclusion of IPL 2026. This development comes weeks after reports claimed that the BCCI intended to field a full-strength side for the game in June. The one-off Test against AFG is scheduled to take place between June 6-1…