Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday Sports
Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6 in Mullanpur, just six days after IPL 2026 ends. The move aims to manage workload ahead of crucial ODI assignments and upcoming World Test Championship fixtures, especially since the Afghanistan Test carries no WTC points. Emerging players such as Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Manav Suthar are likely to get debut opportunities after strong domestic performances. Final selection may depend on IPL playoff participation of senior players. (PC: PTI)
