IND vs AFG Test | India’s quest for Test reset begins against Afghanistan
India's Test cricket season begins with a one-off match against Afghanistan. The match, taking place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, is crucial for India as they seek to recover from recent defeats. Head coach Gautam Gambhir remains optimistic about the team's chances in the World Test Championship despite the challenges ahead.
- ▪The one-off Test between India and Afghanistan will take place on June 5, 2026.
- ▪India's Test team is currently sixth in the World Test Championship standings.
- ▪Head coach Gautam Gambhir believes there is still hope for qualifying for the WTC final.
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The dawn of a fresh Test season carries an abiding allure. The maroonish-red hue of the brand new ball, the expanse of lush green gleaming under azure skies, the players stretching every sinew in creamy white flannels, all enrich the unique rhythms of the game’s oldest format.After a heavy diet of T20 cricket in this part of the world, the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan from Saturday (June 5, 2026) will hope to showcase some of these fine aspects. The venue will be the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, which is poised to become the country’s 31st Test centre. IND vs AFG Test: We need to start preparing better for Tests, says Gautam GambhirOn the face of it, of course, an assignment against Afghanistan for Shubman Gill & Co.
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