Sports: The only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will be played between 9 and 13 September at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida. This will be the first Test match to be played on the ground of Greater Noida. Earlier, T20 and ODI matches have been played on this ground. About 10,000 spectators are expected to come to watch the first Test to be played here. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi looked very excited for this match. 

This historic match is being supported by the sports talent development enterprise 'Play Sport'. The purpose of supporting it is to promote physical fitness and good sportsmanship. 

Shubham Chaudhary, Co-Founder and CEO, Play Sport said, “We are excited to see international players play a Test match in Noida for the first time. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which will obviously excite cricket fans and add to the growing sports culture, which we are excited about.”

In addition, Play Sport Founder and Chairman Lavish Chaudhary said, "This series is not only a celebration of cricketing talent but also a testament to the growing stature of the sport in our capital in India. We are proud to be a part of this exciting chapter in the history of the sport and are excited to see great performances from both teams."

Afghan captain is excited 

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is looking very excited about this match. Shahidi said before the match, "It is an honour to play in Noida and be a part of such a historic moment for the city. We are looking forward to our days in the city and we will get a lot of love from cricket fans, whom we know are here in large numbers."