Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over Afghanistan agreeing to play their inaugural Test match against India, stating that while the decision saddens him, it was also a result of their board taking an “unnecessarily aggressive line” towards Pakistan.
After Afghanistan were elevated to be a part of the five-day format alongside Ireland earlier in June, they were looking for an opponent to start the ball rolling and a fruitful meeting between the two boards ensured that they take on the sub-continental giants in their inaugural game.
Afghanistan will also be the fourth country to play their first Test against India. However, Khan said he felt that the neighbours should have instead opted to play the game against Pakistan.