Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Rajyavardhan Rathore also sent his best wishes to both the teams.

Taking to the micro-blogging site, Rathore wrote: "May the best team win! Delighted to be at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium where Afghanistan makes its debut in Test cricket against India. Hope this game marks the beginning of a new inning for the people of Afghanistan and for our countries' relationship."

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India, in the absence of skipper Virat Kohli, will be led by Ajinkya Rahane in the historic Test. Afghanistan will be led by Asghar Stanikzai, as they make their mark in the longest format.

Team India has won the toss and opted to bat first in the Test.