India vs Afghanistan One Off Test: India Predicted Playing XI

India will host Afghanistan in latter’s first ever Test match. Thus, the stage is all set for Afghanistan to make their first appearance in the whites. In fact, their maiden Test match is a testament of their hard work in the last decade.

Their players have come through the ranks and have ruled the different T20 leagues around the globe. The talent they possess knows no boundaries and their journey is an inspiration for all the cricket world.

On the other hand, India will be without the services of their full-time skipper Virat Kohli. Consequently, Ajinkya Rahane will hold the reins of captaincy.

Rahane has done a good job in the past and he would like to repeat the same against an inexperienced Afghan team.

Here is the Predicted Playing XI of India:

Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan was in decent form in the recently concluded IPL. Moreover, he will provide a left and right-hand combination in?? the opening partnership.

KL Rahul

It would be a perfect opportunity to make the most of KL Rahul’s prolific form. The flamboyant right-hander is in the form of his life. Furthermore, Rahul has the proper technique for the top of the order.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara is the backbone of Indian Test team. Pujara is known for batting with responsibility and his technique will be tested against the Afghan spinners.

Karun Nair

Karun Nair had faded away after scoring his triple ton. Therefore, it would be a perfect opportunity for the Karnataka batsman to make his mark again.

Ajinkya Rahane (c)

Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Indian troops. Furthermore, Rahane will like to be at the top of his game with the bat. The right-hander will like to make most of his leadership opportunity.

Dinesh Karthik (wk)

Dinesh Karthik will make his way back into the Test team after a gap of eight years. Karthik was in fine form in the IPL. The stylish right-hander will like to grab his chance with both hands.

India will like to welcome Afghanistan to the Real form of the game.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya won’t be utilize much as a bowler in the Indian conditions. However, his fearless batting down the order can make a lot of difference.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has added new arrows to his quiver. Thus, the talismanic spinner will like to unveil his updated arsenal.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav can be an X-factor against the Afghan team. The mystery spinner has good variations under his belt. Thus, he would like to be in the final XI.

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav showed great control in the recently concluded IPL. Thus, the fast bowler will like to take the same performance in the red ball form. Yadav can trouble the Afghan team with his brisk pace.

Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma has returned after playing in the County Championship. Meanwhile, the lanky fast bowler will like to make the most of his experience.