Kris Srikkanth criticizes India squad selection for Afghanistan T20I series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth has publicly challenged India's decision to name a full-strength squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. India scheduled the matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi for September 13, 15, and 17. Srikkanth labeled the choice a mistake driven by fear following recent series losses to Ireland and England. He argued that the series represented an opportunity to develop younger talent rather than reverting to an experienced group. The squad includes Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as deputy, while Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana await fitness clearances before participation is finalized.
- •India faces Afghanistan in three T20Is in New Delhi starting September 13.
- •Kris Srikkanth criticized the reliance on an experienced squad over younger alternatives.
- •Jasprit Bumrah and three others require fitness clearance to participate in the series.
- •Shreyas Iyer retains the captaincy for the fifteen-member squad.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This is a mistake’: Srikkanth slams India’s ‘fear-driven’ squad for Afghanistan series
"Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth criticised India's squad selection for the Afghanistan series. He believes selectors missed an opportunity to test younger players. Srikkanth described the decision as a mistake influenced by recent defeats. The selectors opted for an experienced team instead of experimenting with new talent. This approach was seen as a safe move after losses in Ireland and England.
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