The one-off Test between India and Afghanistan will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10, 2026. The match is not part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and will serve as a lone red-ball contest between the two teams.
“That 2018 match was our first-ever game in red-ball cricket, and compared to now, we didn’t have any experience back then,” Shahidi said, as quoted by RevSportz. “After that, we played more cricket and learned a lot. With time, you gain experience. Personally, I have gained a lot of experience compared to that time.”
We Play Only One or Two Test Games Every Year - Hashmatullah Shahidi
Hashmatullah Shahidi acknowledged Afghanistan have been facing challenges due to their limited Test schedule. The captain said that the team plays very little red-ball cricket, making it difficult for players to gain experience in the longest format.
India will enter the match as strong favorites despite resting players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. India's batting lineup includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill. The hosts will rely on Kuldeep Yadav, along with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
We Have Good First-Class Cricket in Our Country - Hashmatullah Shahidi
“But when it comes to our domestic structure, we have good first-class cricket in our country. Every boy plays six to seven games each and every year in red-ball. So that experience is also with us.”
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