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Rashid Khan doubtful for India Test, prioritises long-term fitness

New Delhi, April 09(UNI) Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan is doubtful about his chances of featuring in the upcoming one-off Test against India in June, citing concerns over his back and the physical toll of red-ball cricket on his long-term career.
The Test, scheduled to be played in New Chandigarh from June 6-10 shortly after the conclusion of the ongoing IPL 2026, may see Rashid take a cautious call, especially given his history of back issues. Since Afghanistan’s debut Test against India in 2018, Rashid has featured in only six of the 12 matches the team has played in the format, with his most recent appearance coming against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in January 2025.
His limited participation in Tests has largely been influenced by workload management and a back surgery he underwent following the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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