India’s cricket selectors are weighing spinner options ahead of the maiden Test against Afghanistan at the new Chandigarh venue, which begins June 6. The red-ball tactical switch reflects careful planning for a ground that has never hosted international Test cricket.
Spin bowling combinations typically shape India’s home Test strategy, and the Chandigarh debut adds uncertainty about how the surface will behave over five days. Selectors must balance experienced turners with all-round options who can contribute with bat and ball.
Afghanistan arrives for its first Test at the venue, giving India a chance to set the tone in a series opener. The timing of the match — starting June 6 — leaves little room for late changes once the final XI is named.
Team management will monitor net sessions and pitch reports before locking in whether to field two spinners, three, or a hybrid attack with seam support. The decision carries weight because Chandigarh’s characteristics remain largely untested at this level of cricket.
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