For The 1st Time Since 2010, Team India Does This vs Afghanistan

If you are tuning into the highly anticipated one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan today, you are actively witnessing a historic shift. The match, currently underway at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, is grabbing headlines for a reason that goes far beyond the daily scorecard.

Under the fresh Test captaincy of Shubman Gill, Team India has taken the field with a completely revamped dynamic.

The 16-Year Historic First

For the first time since November 2010—breaking an incredible streak of 69 home Test matches—India is playing a home Test without both spin stalwarts Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.

With Ashwin having recently retired from Test cricket and veteran all-rounder Jadeja being rested for this fixture, this is the official dawn of a new transitional era for India’s home bowling attack. The heavy lifting for the spin department now falls on the shoulders of Kuldeep Yadav and promising newcomers like Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey.

Live Match Updates (Day 1 Action)

The action is already heating up on the pitch. Here is exactly what is happening right now:

• The Toss: India won the toss and confidently elected to bat first, looking to capitalize on a fresh pitch.

• Early Wicket: The aggressive Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early in the innings after scoring a quick 24 runs.

• Building the Innings: The innings is currently being anchored by Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul, who have pushed the score to 93/1 within the first 24 overs.

• The Afghan Attack: Afghanistan’s bowling, featuring Abdul Malik and Nangeyalia Kharote, is actively hunting for breakthroughs in the morning session.

Massive Milestones to Watch

Beyond the historic spin absence, this match is a goldmine for individual player milestones:

• Pant’s 50th: Fan-favorite wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is officially playing his 50th Test match, cementing his place alongside the legends of the game.

• Gill’s 3K Chase: Captain Shubman Gill entered this contest needing only 157 runs to shatter the 3,000-run milestone in Test cricket.

• Afghanistan’s First 1K: For the visitors, Rahmat Shah stepped onto the field needing a mere 30 runs to become the very first Afghan player to reach 1,000 runs in the longest format.

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