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NEW CHANDIGARH, India — India captain Shubman Gill won the toss on Saturday and chose to bat against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test. It is only the second test between India and Afghanistan. Previously the teams played in 2018, when India hosted Afghanistan’s inaugural test in Bengaluru and the home side won by an innings and 262 runs.
India skipper Shubman Gill has won the won and the hosts will bat first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh on Saturday, June 6
IND vs AFG Test: A fresh chapter in the cricketing rivalry between India and Afghanistan is set to unfold as the two nations prepare to meet in a standalone Test match in Chandigarh. The fixture marks their first encounter in the format in eight years and offers both sides an opportunity to assess their red-ball credentials.
Ahead of the Afghanistan Test, coach Gautam Gambhir stressed the importance of this match for the World Test Championship roadmap. He highlighted the need to identify a fourth spinner for the Sri Lanka tour and expressed confidence in Sai Sudharsan's potential at number three,
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IND vs AFG Test Match: India and Afghanistan are set to lock horns for the first time in red ball cricket since 2018. This will be the only Test match between the two sides on this tour, with the fixture set to be played at New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh,
India's upcoming Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, while outside the WTC cycle, serves as crucial preparation. The Shubman Gill-led side will use the match to reconnect with red-ball cricket and fine-tune strategies before a demanding WTC schedule.
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India, June 5 -- Team India are set to host Afghanistan in a one-off Test starting on June 6 at the Maharaja Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Shubman Gill will continue to lead India in the longest format,