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India hosts Afghanistan for one-off Test match in New Chandigarh

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

India hosts Afghanistan for one-off Test match in New Chandigarh

Summary

India faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test match from June 6-10, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Play starts daily at 9:30 AM IST. This match marks India's only home Test of the year and is not part of the World Test Championship, as there are no points at stake. The Test opens Afghanistan's multi-format tour, which includes a three-match ODI series following the Test. Afghanistan aims to gain experience in the longest format against a top Test team.

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Key Details

•Match duration: June 6-10, 2026, in New Chandigarh.
•India's Test features debutants and younger players in key roles.
•Afghanistan seeks vital red-ball experience against India.
•ODI series to follow the one-off Test later this month.
•No World Test Championship points available for this match.

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