India won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in the one-off four-day Test at Mullanpur. Skipper Shubman Gill handed a debut to Manav Suthar as India began preparations for a demanding Test season featuring several crucial assignments.
A transitioning Indian cricket team faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur starting Saturday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir aims to solidifying the No. 3 spot with Sai Sudharsan and audition potential long-term successors for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja
