Guwahati, May 19 -- Indian men's cricket team chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been rested for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with no concerns over his place in the longest format.

He stressed that Jadeja remains a key member of India's Test setup and continues to be the team's first-choice spinner.

Agarkar also explained that in ODI cricket, with the next World Cup only over a year away, the selectors are using this period to explore and assess newer options, especially with an eye on conditions in South Africa.

While established players like Jadeja and Axar Patel are well known, this phase is being used to provide opportunities and exposure to emerging talent.

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