Shahidi handed the ball on Day 2 at Mullanpur

The on-field umpire hands the ball to Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi during Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

An on-field umpire conducts a routine ball inspection during Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Rishabh Pant and India captain Shubman Gill are seen together at the crease during Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant hold firm in the middle during Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Rishabh Pant drives through the off side during Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill is at the crease during Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill plays an attacking stroke during Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Shubman Gill unleashes a fluent stroke on Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026, as India look to press their advantage. (Photo: NationPress)

India skipper Shubman Gill times a boundary-bound stroke on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Mullanpur ground, New Chandigarh, on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill reacts at the crease during Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Shubman Gill drives through the line during Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026, continuing a composed innings at the top. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill keeps the run rate ticking with a well-placed stroke on Day 2 of the India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India captain Shubman Gill surveys the field placement during Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

India skipper Shubman Gill stands composed at the crease on Day 2 of the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Rishabh Pant is seen in focused mode during Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at New Chandigarh on 7 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress)