India bats first in Test match as Suthar earns debut cap
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
India has chosen to bat first in their Test match against Afghanistan on June 6, 2026. The match marks a significant occasion for Nangeyalia Kharote, who is making his Test debut as a spin-bowling allrounder. The choice to bat suggests a strategy aimed at setting a strong total on the board. Both teams are looking to establish early momentum as the match unfolds.
- •India bats first in the Test match against Afghanistan.
- •Nangeyalia Kharote makes his Test debut for Afghanistan.
- •The decision to bat indicates India's strategy to set a target.
- 4:10 AMESPNcricinfo — India bat first, Suthar gets maiden Test cap
"Afghanistan have handed a Test debut to spin-bowling allrounder Nangeyalia Kharote
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