Why is Gautam Gambhir Not Present in IND vs AFG Series Team Selection?

The world of cricket is currently busy with the biggest cricket league in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has been underway since the end of March and has now reached its final stage. The cricket in India will only be paused for a week, as the Indian Cricket Season will begin on June 6, 2026, with the Afghanistan Tour of India, starting with a one-off test in New Chandigarh, followed by 3 ODIs to be played after that.

The Indian Selection Committee has begun its discussion for picking the squad, which will be released on May 19, 2026, around 4:30 PM. The official social media handles of the BCCI have shared images of the committee, where the Head Coach Gautam Gambhir is missing from the meeting of the squad announcement of the IND vs AFG series.

Why Gautam Gambhir Not Present in Selection Committee?

As the IPL season is going on, which automatically gives almost a two-month break to the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, Gautam Gambhir. However, ahead of the IND vs AFG series, Gautam Gambhir not present in selection raised questions among the fans. The reason behind this is that it is likely that the coach only has an indirect part in the selection of the squad ahead of any series and is not directly linked.

Moreover, he is also seen spending quality time with his family during the much-needed break from international cricket and after clinching the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Gautam Gambhir team selection has often raised questions, but Gautam Gambhir selection calls have also been successful for the team. The selection committee was gathered in Guwahati with key members of the committee like Ajit Agarkar, RP Singh, Pragyan Ohja and others.