India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan ended exactly as most observers expected, with the hosts dominating from start to finish to seal the biggest innings victory in their Test history. The result itself was never really in doubt, but Afghanistan’s lack of resistance with the bat has triggered a wider debate about whether they are ready […]

India has received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya reportedly receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pandya’s fitness had been a major talking point after he missed four matches for the Mumbai Indians during IPL 2026 due to […]

India produced a dominant all-round performance to crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh, registering the biggest victory in their Test cricket history. Led by captain Shubman Gill, the hosts controlled the contest from start to finish and never allowed Afghanistan an opportunity to stage a comeback. The […]

After Afghanistan missed a few DRS calls in the one-off Test against India, veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the onus should be on the umpires to make the right decisions as well. He shared that the on-field umpire should have a tablet in his hands, or the third umpire should correct him as […]

Afghanistan had a golden opportunity to seize control during the opening session of the one-off Test against India in New Chandigarh, but a combination of missed chances and lapses in concentration allowed the hosts to emerge largely unscathed. At lunch on Day 1, India reached 96/1, with KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan ensuring the visitors […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got off to a promising start but failed to convert it into a substantial score on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. The left-handed batter fell to a soft dismissal, giving the visitors an early breakthrough after India elected to bat first. Jaiswal’s wicket came on the […]

India’s preparations for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan have hit a minor roadblock, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj’s availability still uncertain ahead of the match in New Chandigarh. The Indian team management is expected to make a final decision on the pacer’s workload over the next couple of days, balancing immediate requirements with long-term […]

The BCCI and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) have officially announced ticket prices for the upcoming India vs Afghanistan Test, scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10. The one-off Test marks Afghanistan’s second-ever red-ball meeting with India and is expected […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday officially announced the schedule for the Afghanistan national cricket team’s tour of India in June 2026. The tour will feature one Test match followed by a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, marking a significant chapter in the growing cricketing relationship between the two sides. […]

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was not happy with Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi’s lack of game awareness in the team’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against South Africa on Wednesday, February 11 as well. It was a thrilling match, and South AFrica emerged victorious after a double Super Over at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad […]