India won the toss and opted to bat at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh

Shubman Gill, who was injured during the last home Test series against SA, is back to lead in the game starting on Saturday | Cricket

India faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test starting 6 June in New Chandigarh, marking India's return to red-ball cricket after a seven-month hiatus.

India posted 209 for 2 at tea on day one of the Test against Afghanistan. Sai Sudharsan scored 81 and KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 81. Shubman Gill was batting on 20. The…