India assistant coach of Ryan ten Doeschate in New Chandigarh afghanistan Shared important information on team selection considerations ahead of the one-off Test against India. The matches are scheduled to begin on June 6, and discussions have been rife about India’s probable XI, especially after several new faces got the call after impressive domestic performances.
At the pre-match press conference, ten Doeschate Mohammed Siraj Many important topics were discussed including the fitness of India and the balance of India’s bowling attack. While the management is yet to lock in its final combination, his comments indicated that there could be some important decisions to be taken for the opening match of the series.
The biggest takeaway from ten Doeschate’s media conversation was that Harsh Dubey And Manav Suthar Both remain strong contenders for selection. According to the assistant coach, the team management has not yet decided which combination will replace the established spin options. Kuldeep Yadav And Washington Sundar Will happen with. However, he did not leave out the possibility that both the youngsters could be included in the same playing XI.
“As far as the two new spinners (Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey) are concerned, there is a slight possibility of them playing. We have not finalized who among them will play with Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar,” ten Doeschate said.
Dubey and Suthar have built strong reputations in domestic cricket over the last few seasons. His consistent wicket-taking ability and familiarity with spin-friendly conditions have strengthened his cases for selection. Interestingly, the pair have been playing together since their age-group cricket days and share a close understanding on and off the field.
With Afghanistan expected to field several quality spinners, India may also respond with a spin-heavy attack of their own. Kuldeep Yadav will almost certainly lead the spin department, while Washington Sundar’s all-round abilities make him a valuable option. The remaining spot could be given to either Dubey or Suthar, although ten Doeschate’s comments suggest the management is still evaluating different combinations. If conditions are deemed favourable, India may consider fielding both the debutants along with their experienced spin options.
upcoming match ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 will not count for the cycle, but it presents a valuable opportunity for India to test emerging talent and build depth ahead of a busy international calendar. In the current situation, all eyes will be on the team sheet in New Chandigarh, where Dubey and Suthar can realize their long-awaited dream of representing India in Test cricket.
