India Prepares for One-Off Test Against Afghanistan: Key Updates on Team Lineup
Upcoming Test Match Details
With less than 48 hours remaining until India's one-off Test match against Afghanistan, Team India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has shared significant insights regarding the probable starting lineup. The match is scheduled to take place from June 6 to June 10 at the Maharaja Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh. Fans are eager to see the playing XI, especially with several new faces included in the squad this time.
Ryan Ten Doeschate Discusses Mohammed Siraj's Fitness
Ryan Ten Doeschate On Mohammed Siraj
There has been considerable speculation regarding Mohammed Siraj's availability for the match, with suggestions that he might be rested due to his recent workload. Siraj participated in 17 matches for the Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2026 season and was reportedly under medical supervision upon arriving in Chandigarh with the team. However, Ten Doeschate has confirmed that Siraj is fit and ready to play in the Test match, which is promising for the home side, especially with Bumrah being rested. Siraj's experience will be vital for the team led by Shubman Gill.
Additionally, Ten Doeschate indicated that either Manav Suthar or Harsh Dubey is likely to join the seasoned spinners Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav in the lineup. "Mohammed Siraj is fit and good to go. Regarding the two new spinners, there is a slight chance that both will play. We haven't finalized who will join Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar yet," stated Ten Doeschate during the pre-match press briefing.
Squads for India vs Afghanistan Test
India vs Afghanistan Test Squads
India: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel (WK)
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Saleem Safi