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Afghanistan and India begin Test series in New Chandigarh

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Afghanistan and India begin Test series in New Chandigarh

Summary

Afghanistan's tour of India kicks off with a Test match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh starting June 6. The match will run until June 10, with each day's play starting at 12:00 AM ET. India, led by captain Shubman Gill, aims for a strong performance following losses to South Africa. Afghanistan, captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi, seeks to improve after not qualifying for ICC rankings due to insufficient Tests played. The teams have only met once in the format previously, with India winning that encounter in 2018. Following this Test, three one-day internationals are set for June 13, 17, and 20.

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Key Details

•Test match runs from June 6 to June 10.
•India ranks third in ICC Test rankings.
•Afghanistan last played in October 2025, losing to Zimbabwe.
•Shubman Gill captains India; Hashmatullah Shahidi leads Afghanistan.
•Three ODIs follow the Test series on June 13, 17, and 20.

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