Team India Arrives in New Chandigarh for Test Match Against Afghanistan
Watch: Team India arrives in New Chandigarh ahead of their one-off Test
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India's Test cricket squad arrived in New Chandigarh on Tuesday ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan, set to begin on June 6 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. This match marks India's return to red-ball cricket after a hiatus following the IPL 2026.
- 01The one-off Test against Afghanistan is scheduled for June 6, 2026.
- 02Captain Shubman Gill leads a squad that includes vice-captain KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
- 03This match is crucial for India to regain confidence after a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in their last Test series.
- 04The previous Test between India and Afghanistan occurred in 2018, where India won decisively by an innings and 262 runs.
- 05Afghanistan aims to challenge India, having gained experience in Test cricket since their debut match.
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India's Test squad arrived in New Chandigarh on Tuesday in preparation for their one-off Test against Afghanistan, which is set to begin on June 6, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Led by captain Shubman Gill, the team includes notable players such as vice-captain KL Rahul, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. This match marks India's return to red-ball cricket following the conclusion of IPL 2026 and is seen as an opportunity for the team to regain confidence after a disappointing 2-0 series defeat to South Africa last year. With challenging tours to Sri Lanka and New Zealand on the horizon later this year, the match against Afghanistan serves as a crucial platform for India to refine their skills and build momentum. For Afghanistan, this Test represents a chance to assess their growth in the format against a top-tier team. Their previous encounter in 2018 saw India dominate, winning by an innings and 262 runs, making this upcoming match significant as it will be their first red-ball clash in eight years.
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The match is expected to boost local interest in cricket and enhance the profile of New Chandigarh as a cricketing venue.
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