The first day of anything really wouldn’t be complete without a whole batch of photos and Afghanistan’s first day of Test cricket is no different.
Enjoy the first day of Afghanistan in the Test arena as captured by BCCI sanctioned photographers at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengalaru.
India have the honour of welcoming the newest Test nation, Afghanistan, into cricket’s ultimate format Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Afghanistan arrive at the Chinnaswamy led by skipper Asghar Stanikzai. Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
In the absence of Virat Kohli Ajinkya Rahane leads India Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Rashid Khan warms up with all eyes on him. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Eleven new caps were of course handed out to each player chosen to represent Afghanistan on this special occasion.Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Asghar Stanikzai receives his Test cap. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
A proud moment indeed for the nation of Afghanistan .Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Rahane had a good look at the itch and would decide to bat first when he won the toss. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
With the pomp and ceremony out of the way Shikhar Dhawan welcomed Afghanistan to Test cricket in brutal fashion.Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Dhawan was in destructive mood hammering 19 fours and three sixes.Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
And then a hundred before lunch. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Yamin Ahmadzai claimed the first Test wicket for Afghanistan having Dhawan caught in the slips .Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Yamin Ahmadzai history maker .Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Murali Vijay brought up his fifty after lunch stepping out of Dhawan’s shadow. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Vijay would grind down Afghanistn giving them a taste of the other side of Test cricket. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
The figure of Mohammad Shahzad, who it seems was not prepared to take the gloves for the long haul of Test cricket.Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Of course the weather had to play a part in the special day as well. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Rahul Chopped on shortly after Vijay nicked off and suddenly the game changed. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Afghanistan now had their tails up.Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Rashid looked human for a change.
Rashid bounced back from an early pasting to account for India skipper Rahane.Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
Aged just eighteen it was Wafadar’s first ever international for his country across all formats and he marked the occasion with a wicket while showing an ability to move the ball through the air .Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
The spirit of cricket was on display. Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
With figures of 2/32 Amadzhai was the pick of the Afghanistan bowlers .Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
The 25-year-old bowled well and got the rewards. Photo by: Vipin Pawar /SPORTZPICS for BCCI
