Playing Test cricket is a dream for every cricketer, but at the same time, the longest format of the game is the toughest format as well. In ODIs and T20Is, batsmen always look to score runs and consequently, give their wickets away. However, in Tests, batsmen can afford to bide their time and take their own time to adjust. Rashid Khan is currently ranked number one in T20Is owing to his stupendous run of form lately.

Rashid has been absolutely unplayable in T20s  and batsmen have left clueless with his guile and trajectory. In Afghanistan’s recent series versus Bangladesh, he picked up 8 wickets in 3 matches and emerged as the Player of the Series. However, the former Indian cricketer Arun Lal feels that it will not be easy for Rashid in their maiden Test match against India.

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As quoted in Mid-Day, Lal said, “Rashid is a good bowler, but in limited-overs cricket [only] and I will be surprised if he doesn’t offer half volleys and wide deliveries while bowling for longer periods. It will be difficult for them to adjust to the new format.”

Afghanistan team has had a dream run in the last one year. In 2017, they became one of the Full Member teams and were also granted Test status along with Ireland. Earlier this year, they qualified for the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales. They also beat the Windies in the Final of the Qualifiers. Subsequently, the cricketing fraternity has showered with them with accolades.

In their recently concluded T20I series against Shakib Al Hasan’s men, they were clinical throughout. At times, they found their backs pushed to the walls, but someone or the other always put their hands up and rescued the team. However, it will be interesting to see whether they will be able to carry forward their form in white ball cricket or not.