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News India Live, Digital Desk: Some new and surprising faces can be seen in the Indian team for the only Test match against Afghanistan in June. According to latest reports, the selectors have selected Karnataka’s batsmen. Devdutt Padikkal And all-rounder from Jammu and Kashmir Aaqib Nabi Are seriously considering including him in the team.
This decision can be taken considering the workload management of senior players and the excellent performance of the players in domestic cricket.
Devdutt Padikkal’s return?
Padikkal has shown tremendous form in red-ball cricket (first-class) in recent months.
Ranji Trophy performance: Padikkal has played many important innings this season, due to which he has attracted the attention of the selectors.
Middle order option: If Shubman Gill is rested, Padikkal can prove to be a strong option in the middle order.
Who is Aaqib Nabi? (The Rising Star)
Jammu and Kashmir’s fast bowler and useful batsman Aaqib Nabi is currently the topic of discussion.
Allround Ability: Aaqib is known for his accurate fast bowling and aggressive batting in the lower order.
Preparing to create history: If Aaqib is selected, he will become the next player from Jammu and Kashmir to make it to the Indian Test team. The selectors believe that he has that ‘X-factor’ which can be useful to Team India in the future.
Why bet on young players?
Senior players rested: Considering the fatigue and busy international calendar of IPL 2026, veterans like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli may be given a break from this match.
Non-WTC matches: Since this match is not a part of the World Test Championship (WTC), this is a great opportunity for BCCI to test new talent.
Domestic Performance Honors: The possible selection of Aaqib Nabi and Padikkal will be a positive message to domestic cricketers that hard work pays off.
Afghanistan vs India Test – at a glance
date: June 6 to June 10, 2026
place: Maharaja Yadvendra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh
Key players (potential): Rishabh Pant (discussed as captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Aaqib Nabi, Sai Sudarshan.
