IND vs AFG: 'Yashasvi Jaiswal To Get Another Chance, KL Rahul Unlikely At No 3,' Says Ryan Ten Doeschate Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against Afghanistan

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has hinted at changes for the third ODI against Afghanistan, with Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to get another opportunity despite his previous failure. KL Rahul is unlikely to bat at No. 3, while Arshdeep Singh could be rested and Nitish Kumar Reddy may return as India tests different combinations.

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IND vs AFG: 'Yashasvi Jaiswal To Get Another Chance, KL Rahul Unlikely At No 3,' Says Ryan Ten Doeschate Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against Afghanistan
ANI Updated: Friday, June 19, 2026, 09:56 PM IST
IND vs AFG: 'Yashasvi Jaiswal To Get Another Chance, KL Rahul Unlikely At No 3,' Says Ryan Ten Doeschate Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against Afghanistan

Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to retain his place in India's XI, while KL Rahul is expected to continue in the middle order for the third ODI against Afghanistan | File Photo

Chennai, June 19: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that the team will make a few changes for the final ODI against Afghanistan as part of its plan to test different combinations and provide opportunities to all squad members.

Doeschate said fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is likely to be rested after impressive performances in the first two matches, while India could bring back an additional spinner.

Yashasvi likely to get another chance

Ten Doeschate indicated that KL Rahul is unlikely to bat at No. 3, with the team keen to give Yashasvi Jaiswal another opportunity despite his failure in the previous game.

He also suggested that Nitish Kumar Reddy is in contention to return to the playing XI after missing the last match.

"We will be making a few changes from the first two games. I think part of the brief coming into the series was that we wanted to try a few different combinations and give everyone a fair share of games. Someone like Arshdeep has bowled very well in the first two games; he can probably take a rest tomorrow and save up one of the batters. One of the batters will miss out tomorrow, and we'll go back to playing one of the new spinners," Doeschate told reporters.

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Nitish in contention for return

"But no, I don't think KL will bat three tomorrow. I think we want to have a good look at Yashasvi as well. Obviously, he didn't get runs in the last game, so he'll probably get another go, I would have thought. Maybe with the combination, we need to look at Nitish again. Unfortunately, he couldn't play in the last game, but he needs to start as well," he added.

Team India will play the final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai on Saturday, with the series already 2-0 in India's favour.

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Published on: Friday, June 19, 2026, 09:56 PM IST

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