The only test match between India and Afghanistan is to be played from June 6 at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. Both the teams have been announced for this test match. Many new faces have been included in the Indian team. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested in this test match. Whereas Shubman Gill will lead Team India. Young players like Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar have got a place in Team India for this test match. Know how India’s playing eleven could be in this test.

Will Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul start the innings?

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul can open the innings in the only Test match against Afghanistan. KL Rahul has now also been made the vice-captain of the Indian Test team. He has also played in the middle order, but he has been most successful as an opener. In such a situation, he can be given the responsibility of opening against Afghanistan.

Devdutt Padikkal or Sai Sudarshan, who will get the chance?

There is a fight between two batsmen for number three. It is not easy to tell who will get the chance, Devdutt Padikkal or Sai Sudarshan. Both are in great form. Captain Shubman Gill can give a chance to Sai Sudarshan, because he has played in this position before. Whereas captain Shubman Gill is certain to play at number four. Gill is the backbone of Team India’s batting.

Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant is certain to play at number five in the middle order. Pant may not be anything special in IPL 2026, but he is the best in Tests. After this, Dhruv Jurel may get a chance at number six. Nitish Kumar Reddy is scheduled to play at number seven and Washington Sundar at number eight. After this, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna can be seen in action in bowling.

India’s probable playing eleven in the first test against Afghanistan- Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Sairaj Bahutule as the new spin coach of the Indian cricket team. Sairaj Bahutule has got this responsibility before the only test against Afghanistan. Former Indian international player and domestic cricket legend Sairaj Bahutule is an experienced coach. Over the years, he has worked to hone spin bowling talents in domestic and franchise cricket.

Sairaj Bahutule has played two Tests and eight ODI matches for India. He played domestic cricket for India for almost two decades, and performed brilliantly. Apart from being a great spinner, he has also been a brilliant batsman in domestic cricket. He scored 6176 runs and took 630 wickets in first-class cricket. He was considered a legend of domestic cricket.

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BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s Spin Bowling Coach.

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After being a powerful player, Sairaj Bahutule has made his mark as one of the most respected coaches in Indian cricket. His experience in the field of coaching spans domestic, east-level and international cricket, including stints as head coach of Vidarbha, Kerala, Gujarat and Bengal. He has also worked as a spin bowling coach with IPL franchises Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

After becoming the spin coach of the Indian cricket team, Sairaj Bahutule said, “It is a huge honor for me to be appointed as the spin bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. It was a matter of great pride for me to represent India as a player, and to have the opportunity to once again contribute to Indian cricket through coaching is extremely special for me. I look forward to working with the players and helping the team achieve excellence in all formats.”

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