Afghanistan hits back with three wickets in the opening session of Day 2, but India remains in control at 475-6 in its first innings in a one-off cricket test

Afghans exposed by a UK data leak remain stuck in Afghanistan, almost a year after it went public.

UN Women has warned Afghanistan’s new decree could further undermine the rights and safety of women and girls.

NEW CHANDIGARH, India — India captain Shubman Gill won the toss on Saturday and chose to bat against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test. It is only the second test between India and Afghanistan. Previously the teams played in 2018, when India hosted Afghanistan’s inaugural test in Bengaluru and the home side won by an innings and 262 runs.

Under the Islamic fundamentalist group’s rule, the economy has floundered, malnutrition has soared, and more than half a million jobs have been lost. Most women and girls over 12 have been banned from working and attending school.

Afghanistan pace bowler Mohammad Saleem hit back with two wickets before lunch on Sunday but India pushed on to 475-6 on day two of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh. Gill, who was 103 not out overnight,

Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.

India's strong performance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan is marred by missed opportunities for the latter.

A relative calm has set in along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, following heavy violence in recent months from both sides. The fighting is rooted in Pakistan’s contention that the regime is sheltering Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who carry out attacks in Pakistan.