IND vs AFG, One-off Test: Broadcast and Live Streaming details – When & Where to watch in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, UK, USA & other countries

India return to red-ball cricket action as they take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match beginning on June 6 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The contest marks only the second Test meeting between the two nations, with India having registered a dominant innings-and-262-run victory when they last faced Afghanistan in the format back in 2018.

The hosts enter the game looking to bounce back after a disappointing Test campaign in recent months. Led by Shubman GillIndia have named a squad featuring a blend of established stars and exciting newcomers. Young talents such as Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey have earned maiden Test call-ups, while KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain. With senior players jasprit bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja rested, the match offers India an opportunity to test their bench strength ahead of a busy international season.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be eager to script history against one of the strongest Test nations in the world. The visitors have strengthened their squad with the inclusion of experienced campaigners such as Rahmat Shah and Mohammad Nabi, while Qais Ahmad and Azmatullah Omarzai add further depth to their lineup. Under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan will look to challenge India and continue their growth in the longest format of the game.

India vs Afghanistan 2026: One-off Test schedule

Squads

India: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah OmarzaiSharafuddin Ashraf, Nangeyalia Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Saleem Safi

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Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

• India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
• Afghanistan: RTA Sports, Etisalat / RTA Live
• Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tapmad, Tamasha
• United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go, NOW TV
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
• South Africa: SuperSport
• Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Play Caribbean
• Middle East & UAE: CricLife, StarzPlay Cricket, Etisalat

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