India's Predicted XI for Historic Test Against Afghanistan
India's Likely Playing 11 For Afghanistan Test: Sai Sudharsan At 3, Harsh Dubey Or Manav Suthar To Debut

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The Indian men's cricket team will face Afghanistan in a one-off Test on June 6, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has hinted at a strong lineup featuring Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 and Mohammed Siraj leading the pace attack.
- 01Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will open the innings for India.
- 02Sai Sudharsan is likely to bat at No. 3 after a successful IPL season.
- 03Rishabh Pant will play his 50th Test as the wicketkeeper-batter.
- 04Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja.
- 05Mohammed Siraj will head the pace attack, supported by Prasidh Krishna.
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The Indian men's cricket team is set to commence its Test campaign for 2026 with a one-off match against Afghanistan on June 6 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has provided insights into the likely playing XI. Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's top-ranked Test batter, will open alongside KL Rahul, who is appointed vice-captain. Sai Sudharsan is expected to bat at No. 3, bringing momentum from his IPL performance of 722 runs. Captain Shubman Gill returns to bat at No. 4 after recovering from injury, while Rishabh Pant marks his 50th Test appearance as the wicketkeeper-batter. The team will also feature Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar as all-rounders. Harsh Dubey is anticipated to make his debut as a spinner, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the spin attack. Mohammed Siraj will spearhead the pace attack, potentially joined by Prasidh Krishna, as India aims for a strong start in the Test series.
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The match marks a significant event for cricket in New Chandigarh, being the first Test hosted there.
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