Afghanistan to play its maiden Test against India from today

In Cricket, Afghanistan will play its maiden Test against India in Bengaluru from today. The one-off match will begin at 9:30 this morning.  Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Indian team as regular skipper Virat Kohli is not available due to a neck injury sustained during IPL. Afghanistan will be led by Asghar Stanikzai. The Afghans earned their Test status in June last year.