IND vs AFG 2026 One-off Test, Chandigarh weather updates: Extreme HEA…

IND vs AFG 2026 One-off Test: Team India and Afghanistan are facing off in a one-off Test for the second time in 8 years and on both occasions the game was organised in the month of June. The only difference is back in 2018, the India vs Afghanistan game was held in much cooler and possibly ‘bearable’ weather in the city of Bengaluru.

This time around the India vs Afghanistan is going to be as much about test of resilience as it will be about fitness of cricketers from both sides with day-time temperature expected to touch as high as 45 degrees Celsius by the time the 4th and 5th day comes around. But Shubman Gill’s side will be hoping to wrap up the game much before that at India’s 31st and newest Test venue — Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. fishroad-app.com

The two sides will get a feel of things to come with temperature on Saturday afternoon projected to touch about 41 degrees increasing to around 43 degrees by Monday – the third day of the game. There will only be about 8 per cent cloud cover on Saturday morning and afternoon with humidity level around 40 per cent.

Check Chandigarh weather update for Day 1 of India vs Afghanistan one-off Test HERE…

The pitch at the stadium in Mullanpur had a touch of green ahead of the game but will be played on a black-soil pitch. With the extreme heat in Chandigarh, whatever moisture there is will be expected to dry out by the first session of the game bringing the spinners into play sooner than later. India will be expected to go in with three spinners with Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar being the first-choice slow bowlers and one between Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar making their debut.

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus was also optimistic that the track will have help for the spin bowlers. “It looks like a good cricket wicket. With the heat, the moisture is going to get pulled out very quickly,” Pybus said in the pre-match press conference on Friday.

“Both sides have got plenty of spinners. Spin is going to play a major part in the game even though it looks pretty green at the moment,” he added.

Both sides will be praying for some respite from the heat and sudden burst of rain or wet weather will be most welcome for a change.

The third edition of the Bengal T20 League 2026 got underway with a colourful inauguration ceremony at Eden Gardens on 5 June. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami graced the occasion as players, team owners and officials gathered to mark the start of the new season.

Defending men’s champions Adamas Howrah Warriors and reigning women’s champions Kolkata Royal Tigers were honoured on stage, with their captains presenting the trophies before the captains of all participating teams joined for a ceremonial photoshoot. The captains also signed a commemorative board to mark the opening of the tournament.

Addressing the gathering, Ganguly highlighted the league’s importance as a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent. Sujan Mukherjee and the Eden Gardens ground staff were also felicitated for their outstanding work during the IPL, which helped the venue secure the Best Pitch and Ground Award. Spectators turned up in good numbers to support their teams and add to the festive atmosphere.

Meanwhile, India pacer Mohammed Shami is set to arrive in Kolkata on Friday and could feature for Servotech Siliguri Strikers in their opening match. Fresh from the IPL, where he represented Lucknow Super Giants and claimed 12 wickets in 13 matches, Shami’s presence is expected to provide a major boost to the league.

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कर्नाटक की प्रतिष्ठित टी20 लीग महाराजा ट्रॉफी केएससीए (KSCA) 2026 के लिए खिलाड़ियों की नीलामी पूरी हो गई है. टूर्नामेंट का आयोजन 20 जून से 12 जुलाई के बीच किया जाएगा. इस ऑक्शन की सबसे बड़ी चर्चा भारतीय टेस्ट टीम के उपकप्तान और स्टार विकेटकीपर बल्लेबाज केएल राहुल को लेकर रही, जिन्हें किसी भी टीम ने नहीं खरीदा. आईपीएल 2026 में दिल्ली कैपिटल्स के लिए शानदार प्रदर्शन करने वाले राहुल ने 14 मैचों में 593 रन बनाए थे. इसी सीजन के दौरान उन्होंने टी20 क्रिकेट में किसी भारतीय पुरुष बल्लेबाज द्वारा खेली गई सबसे बड़ी पारी का रिकॉर्ड भी अपने नाम किया था. इसके बावजूद वह नीलामी में अनसोल्ड रह गए.

उपलब्धता पर संशय बना वजह

राहुल के अनसोल्ड रहने की मुख्य वजह उनकी उपलब्धता को माना जा रहा है. भारतीय टीम के नियमित सदस्य होने के कारण उनका अंतरराष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रम काफी व्यस्त है. भारत को 20 जून को अफगानिस्तान के खिलाफ तीसरा वनडे मुकाबला खेलना है, जबकि 14 जुलाई को इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ वनडे सीरीज भी निर्धारित है.
नीलामी के दौरान जब राहुल की उपलब्धता को लेकर सवाल पूछा गया तो ऑक्शनर ने संकेत दिया कि उनके टूर्नामेंट में खेलने की संभावना कम है. इसी अनिश्चितता के चलते किसी फ्रेंचाइजी ने उन पर दांव नहीं लगाया.

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करुण नायर पर लगी सबसे बड़ी बोली

नीलामी में सबसे ज्यादा कीमत भारतीय बल्लेबाज करुण नायर को मिली. उन्हें कोस्टल किंग्स मंगलुरु ने 18 लाख रुपये में अपनी टीम में शामिल किया. इसके साथ ही वह इस सीजन के सबसे महंगे खिलाड़ी बन गए. वहीं, पहली बार लीग का हिस्सा बनी शिवमोग्गा योद्धास ने आईपीएल में सनराइजर्स हैदराबाद के लिए खेल चुके युवा बल्लेबाज रविचंद्रन स्मरण को 15.75校 रुपये में खरीदा. इसके अलावा अभिनव मनोहर को 13.5 लाख रुपये, मनीष पांडे को 12.75 लाख रुपये और मयंक अग्रवाल को 11.50 लाख रुपये में टीमों ने अपने साथ जोड़ा. ये सभी खिलाड़ी नीलामी के सबसे महंगे खिलाड़ियों की सूची में शामिल रहे.

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छह टीमें लेंगी हिस्सा

महाराजा ट्रॉफी केएससीए टी20 का यह पांचवां संस्करण होगा. इस बार टूर्नामेंट में छह टीमें भाग लेंगी. इनमें कल्याणी बेंगलुरु ब्लास्टर्स, हुबली टाइगर्स, मैसूर वॉरियर्स, गुलबर्गा मिस्टिक्स, कोस्टल किंग्स मंगलुरु और शिवमोग्गा योद्धास शामिल हैं. टूर्नामेंट में एक बार फिर कर्नाटक के कई अनुभवी और युवा खिलाड़ियों को अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने का मौका मिलेगा, जबकि नीलामी के नतीजों ने सीजन शुरू होने से पहले ही चर्चा का माहौल बना दिया है.

WWE Smackdown Highlights: WWE SmackDown aired from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. The show continued the road to Night of Champions. Carmelo Hayes faced Ricky Saints in a rematch after their previous match ended in a double count-out draw.

The King of the Ring tournament also continued with a first-round four-way match featuring Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams. The Queen of the Ring tournament featured another first-round four-way match with Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez.

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GUNTHER Demanded Justice After Controversial Finish

GUNTHER interrupts by destroying the announce area and demanding justice after the disputed finish against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. He claims his foot was under the ropes and that he never actually lost the match, insisting Rhodes cheated to keep the title.

Cody responds by admitting the foot was under the rope but says controversial finishes are part of wrestling. He then agrees to give GUNTHER a rematch later that night if the situation can be settled in the ring.

Sami Zayn then enters, pointing out both men are ignoring him. He says he understands what it feels like to be overlooked in title situations. He reminds everyone he has previously beaten GUNTHER. Cody offers Sami a handshake afterward, but Sami refuses and walks off, leaving tension between all three men unresolved.

Bayley vs Jacy Jayne vs Kiana James vs Raquel Rodriguez (First Round Match)

Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez start fast with all four trading shots. Bayley hits early offense, including a Bayley-to-Belly on Jacy for a close near-fall. Raquel uses power to clear the ring and wipes out everyone with a big crossbody.

After the break, Bayley and Jacy team up briefly, but Raquel fights through it. Kiana and Jacy both try to steal pins while Bayley keeps surviving. The match breaks down late with finishers everywhere. Raquel powers through chaos and ends it with a one-armed powerbomb on Kiana James to win.

Rhea Ripley Addressed Title Retention

Rhea Ripley opens the segment in Bologna, saying she retained the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy despite a knee injury. She credits herself for surviving Jade Cargill’s game plan and a numbers attack and then mentions an unexpected assist helped her win.

Charlotte Flair comes out and says she helped out of respect but makes it clear she still wants Rhea’s title at SummerSlam after Queen of the Ring. Tiffany Stratton then joins, teasing both women and saying she wants Rhea’s championship too.

Jade Cargill arrives with B-FAB and Michin, warning everyone she’s coming for the title. GM Nick Aldis sets a tag match. Charlotte and Tiffany face Jade and Michin. The match is fast and chaotic. Both teams trade control, with big near falls on both sides. In the end, Jade hits Jaded on Tiffany to win for her team.

Bron Breakker vs Damian Priest vs Dominik Mysterio vs Trick Williams (First Round Match)

Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams battle in a fast King of the Ring first-round match. Breakker starts strong with a German suplex and big lariat. Priest takes control with strikes and clears the ring. Trick and Dom both steal moments while chaos builds.

Back from break, everyone trades finishers and saves. Breakker spears Priest, Trick nails Trick Shot, and Dom keeps breaking pin attempts. JD McDonagh and Liv Morgan both interfere late to tilt things.

In the end, Dominik Mysterio sneaks the win with a frog splash on Priest after chaos in the ring. Judgment Day celebrates as Dom advances.

FAQs

Q. Where did WWE SmackDown take place?

A. It was held at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.

Q. What did GUNTHER demand on SmackDown?

A. GUNTHER demanded justice and a rematch against Cody Rhodes over a disputed finish.

Q. Who won the four-way King of the Ring match?

A. Dominik Mysterio won after hitting a frog splash on Damian Priest.

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Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the one-off Test match at New Chandigarh.

After winning the toss, Shubman Gill said he would like to bat first. The skipper confirmed a debut for spinner Manav Suthar.

"We`re going to bat first. Very hot and humid here, so I think as the time goes by, the wicket is going to get slower and it`s going to get low. Looks like a good surface. I think a little bit drier, obviously because of the heat. It`s been very hot for the past few weeks here and I think it`s going to stay the same. (How does it feel to be captaining on home turf for the first time?) Very special. Obviously I grew up not far from here. Grew up playing here and always wanted to play in my hometown. So I think it`s a great privilege and honour to be able to captain my country for the first time here at my home ground. (On the switch from T20s to Test cricket) The preparation`s been pretty good. Honestly, the only thing that`s been a little tricky is the switch from sleeping late at nights to waking up at the time actually that we were sleeping at. But got a good couple of days of sleep and I think everyone`s pretty fresh and ready to go. We`ve got Manav Suthar making his debut for the first time." Shubman Gill said.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi admitted that he would have liked to bat first too.

"To be honest, we wanted to bat as well because the wicket looks good. But anyhow, toss is not in our hands. We need to play good cricket and we need to start very well. (What are you looking to get out of this Test?) Well, as you said, that we don`t get enough chances playing Test cricket. But yeah, we are ready for the challenge and we always accept challenge. We like challenges and this is the new challenge for us. We are well prepared for this game and we had a good preparation camp in Jalalabad in Kabul. So, looking forward now and very excited for the game. We have three seamers and two spinning combinations, we have one debutant - Nangeyalia Kharote."

Confirmed playing XI for both teams:

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Afsar Zazai(w), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Nangeyalia Kharote, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi

India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna