India’s ODI series against Afghanistan tests their squad depth
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026

India is facing Afghanistan in their first-ever ODI series, which began on June 12, 2026. Key players including Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah are absent, prompting a reliance on ODI experience from the Afghan side. The series presents an opportunity for India to assess their depth in the absence of these star players. Match details are still unfolding as both teams look to make an impact.
- •India faces Afghanistan in their first-ever ODI series.
- •Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah are unavailable.
- •Afghanistan will leverage their ODI experience in this matchup.
- •The series began on June 12, 2026.
- •India's roster depth is under scrutiny during this early series.
- 12:05 PMESPNcricinfo — India face test of depth in first-ever ODI series against Afghanistan
"Afghanistan will lean on their ODI experience in India, who will not have Kohli, Hardik, Siraj and Bumrah
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