India is set to play Afghanistan in a one-off Test match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, starting Saturday. This encounter marks the first Test between the two teams in eight years, with India looking to field a fresh squad as this match is not part of the World Test Championships (WTC) 2025-27. Captain Shubman Gill will lead the team, which will see the absence of key players like pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Mohammed Siraj will spearhead the bowling attack alongside Prasidh Krishna. The batting order will see Sai Sudharsan taking the number three spot, as confirmed by head coach Gautam Gambhir. On the other side, Afghanistan, captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi, will also feature debutants, including Rahmanullah and Nangeyalia Kharote, as they cope without their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan. The match promises to be a significant event for both teams as they look to establish their presence in Test cricket.