India faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test. Starting June 6th in New Chandigarh basically. The World Test Championship matters for India. Afghanistan wants to build its legacy. Top 5 players to watch out for this test and they could make a real impact. Three Indians and two Afghan campaigners. Some emerging talents mixed with experience.
The pitch will help both bowlers. Seamers will get movement early on. Later, the pitch will help spinners. Both teams can attack with confidence. Several players get their opportunity here.
- Gurnoor Brar
Gurnoor Brar is a fast bowling prospect from Punjab. Never played Test cricket for India yet. But his domestic form has been excellent. The 2024-25 season was really impressive. He generates a steep bounce from height. His accuracy is also quite good. In the IND vs AFG Test he could be lethal. The seam conditions suit him perfectly. This could be his big opportunity.
- Harsh Dubey
Harsh Dubey bowls left-arm spin basically. Played for SRH in IPL 2026. Took 8 wickets in 8 matches. Pretty impressive IPL record honestly. His first-class cricket is even better with 133 wickets total. From just 27 first-class matches. That’s an incredible strike rate, really. Multiple 5 wicket hauls show quality. Over 1000 first-class runs too. He’s a genuine all-rounder basically.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy played for SRH. The IPL 2026 was his competition. He scored runs and bowled overs. Medium pace bowling with decent batting. Balance is his main strength here. Afghanistan’s spin-heavy approach needs hitters. Nitish can provide exactly that support.
- Rahmat Shah
Rahmat Shah has played for Afghanistan for quite a long time. The middle order anchor is him basically. Played in nearly every Afghanistan Test. His patience against spin is excellent. India has good spinners coming up. Kuldeep Yadav and others will bowl. Rahmat will absorb their pressure smartly in the IND vs AFG Test.
- Qais Ahmad
Qais Ahmad spins the ball basically. Main leg spinner for Afghanistan now. Rashid Khan is not available here for the IND vs AFG Test. His first class record is solid. Variations from global cricket make him stronger. On a turning pitch he’s dangerous. India’s batters need to be careful.
