Selection Panel Opted for Experience Over Experimentation After Recent T20 Defeats, Shri Kant Claims

Shri Kant described the decision to field a seasoned side against Afghanistan as a "desperation move" following back‑to‑back T20 losses to Ireland and England. He compared the squad to the one fielded in the England series, suggesting the selectors repeated the same formula instead of integrating uncapped talent. The former selector warned that continued reliance on veteran players could stagnate the growth of India’s cricket bench.