IND vs AFG 1st ODI Playing 11: India vs Afghanistan Team News, Predicted Lineups

Shubman Gill has been appointed captain for the ODI series, with Shreyas Iyer named as his deputy. Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the entire series due to a hamstring injury, while Hardik Pandya is also unavailable because of a quadricep strain. Rohit Sharma makes a return to the ODI setup after recovering from his injury, and Ishan Kishan is in line for a strong comeback. The squad also includes uncapped and fringe players like Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, and Prince Yadav, adding depth to the side.

Hashmatullah Shahidi continues as captain of the Afghan side. Afghanistan will rely heavily on explosive batting from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and the vast experience of Mohammad Nabi and world-class leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Their strength remains their spin department and middle-order resilience, though they face a stiff challenge against a strong Indian team in home conditions.