Gautam Gambhir confirms Sai Sudharsan will bat at No. 3 over Devdutt Padikkal in the IND vs AFG Test. Find out why the coach is backing the left-hander for the long run.

IND vs AFG: Gautam Gambhir confirms Sai Sudharsan as India's no. 3 over Devdutt Padikkal

"It's a challenge," admits Kuldeep Yadav as he switches from IPL mode to red-ball cricket ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Read his thoughts on preparation, regaining his rhythm, and mentoring debutants Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar.

IND vs AFG, one-off Test: Kuldeep eyes red-ball redemption after underwhelming IPL 2026

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admits the management could have handled the Test number three selection better, promising an extended run for either Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal ahead of the Afghanistan clash.

‘Could have handled it better’: Ryan ten Doeschate on India’s number 3 Test selection

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IND vs AFG: Gautam Gambhir confirms Sai Sudharsan as India's no. 3 over Devdutt Padikkal

IND vs AFG: Kuldeep Yadav eyes red-ball redemption after underwhelming IPL 2026

‘Could have handled it better’: Ten Doeschate on India’s number 3 Test selection