Srikkanth calls India squad for Afghanistan a fear-driven mistake

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticised the selection committee for picking a full-strength squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.

Srikkanth said the decision reflected fear after recent losses to Ireland and England. He argued the selectors missed an opportunity to test younger players and build squad depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The selectors retained most of the core group that struggled in the preceding white-ball tours. Srikkanth described the approach as a short-term safety measure rather than a long-term investment in new talent.