Irfan Pathan has officially crowned Axar Patel as the leader of India’s spin attack for the 2026 Afghanistan series. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined, the selectors are prioritizing batting depth and tactical precision over pure wrist-spin.

This bold shift mirrors modern, versatile strategies, ensuring India maintains control and stability on the pitch. Can this all-rounder approach dominate the upcoming Test challenge?

This bold shift mirrors modern, versatile strategies, ensuring India maintains control and stability on the pitch. Can this all-rounder approach dominate the upcoming Test challenge?