India vs Afghanistan Playing XI For ICC Cricket World Cup Match: Time For Ishan Kishan To Shine; Shubman Gill Ruled Out Of WC 2023 Matches

IND vs AFG Probable playing XI: Here's everything you need to know about the predicted playing XI for India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup match in New Delhi.

Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill in India playing XI: All you need to know about predicted playing XI for India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup match. ( Image Source :PTI )

IND vs AFG Probable Playing XI: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match number 9 will be played between India and Afghanistan on October 11. India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Here's everything you need to know about the predicted playing XI for India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup match

It's official! Shubman Gill's absence will persist for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi, and his participation for team India in India vs. Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Saturday remains uncertain. To compensate for Gill's unavailability, Ishan Kishan is expected to be included in India Playing XI for today's IND vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023 match in New Delhi. Furthermore, it is expected that the Indian team management is planning another alteration, with Ravichandran Ashwin making way for veteran pacer Mohammad Shami, who will join India Playing XI for IND vs AFG ICC ODI World Cup match in New Delhi.

India deployed a three-spinner strategy in their previous World Cup match against Australia on a spin-friendly Chennai pitch. Ravichandran Ashwin contributed significantly, conceding just 34 runs while taking a wicket in his 10 overs. However, the pitch in New Delhi - venue for IND vs AFG ODI World Cup match - may be exceptionally favorable for batsmen and unfavorable for spinners. Consequently, India might bench R Ashwin to reintroduce Mohammad Shami into the India playing XI. 

Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are automatic choices as the two main spinners. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami will continue with Hardik Pandya playing as fourth pace bowling option.

India vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup match: Predicted Playing XI

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Afghanistan playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqui.