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India enforces follow-on after Afghanistan falters in one-off Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:42 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

India enforces follow-on after Afghanistan falters in one-off Test

Summary

India has taken control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, enforcing the follow-on after a dominant bowling performance. On Day Three, Afghanistan collapsed for 152, leading to a 412-run first-innings deficit. The wicket of Mohammad Saleem Safi sparked controversy as he walked off without reviewing the on-field decision, despite replays indicating it would have been overturned. Manav Suthar starred with the ball for India, securing six wickets in his debut match, adding further pressure on the Afghanistan batting lineup as India seeks to conclude the match decisively.

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By the Numbers

•Afghanistan resumes Day Three at 113 for five.
•Suthar takes six wickets, finishing with figures of 6 for 33.
•Afghanistan's total of 152 gives India a 412-run lead.
•Safi dismisses raises questions after not reviewing his out decision.
•India enforces the follow-on in response to Afghanistan's collapse.

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11:42 AMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG: Mohammad Saleem Safi walks off without review as animated scenes unfold near Afghanistan dugout

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India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan, enforcing the follow-on after a dominant first innings. The morning session was marked by a significant DRS blunder from Afghanistan, where a batter walked off without a review, only for replays to show the decision would have been overturned. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with six wickets.
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