The Ishan Kishan -led squad also comprises two other Test players: Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep weren't considered as they continue to recuperate from surgeries and are still in rehab. Deep is recuperating from back surgery, while Parag is recovering from the right shoulder surgery he underwent after IPL 2026. Shikhar Mohan, fresh off a maiden Ranji season where he top-scored for Jharkhand with 613 runs, will be the reserve opener. While Kishan is expected to keep wicket, the squad also includes a second Jharkhand wicketkeeper, Kumar Kushagra.