Afghanistan spinners face test without Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan's unavailability leaves Afghanistan's spin department exposed ahead of the India tour. Coach Raees Ahmedzai has made it clear: Qais Ahmad and the rest of the unit have to step up.

Under new head coach Richard Pybus, the side's adapting on the fly. Other spinners are now carrying the workload that Rashid's shouldered alone in previous campaigns.

The upcoming matches will show whether the bench can hold the line. How they perform will shape the team's long-term planning around the spin attack.