India, June 2 -- India's players have little time to dwell on the IPL as attention now shifts to the red-ball format, with a one-off Test against Afghanistan beginning on June 6. The match marks an important step in India's preparations as they look to address concerns that surfaced during their last home Test series defeat to South Africa. That loss exposed several areas that still need attention, particularly after the retirements of a number of senior players who formed the backbone of the side for years. The selectors have already signalled a willingness to make tough decisions, removing Rishabh Pant from the vice-captaincy and handing the role to KL Rahul. With key positions still up for grabs, the Test offers players a chance to sta...