India wins the ODI series against Afghanistan while using the matches to try new batting combinations, according to reports. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill are noted for their performances at number three. In commentary after the series, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth questions aspects of the team’s batting strategy under coach Gautam Gambhir. Srikkanth specifically argues that KL Rahul is used in a lower batting position and says it is “not good” for Rahul in that role. He advocates that Rahul should bat higher in the order. Both outlets also report that Srikkanth raises broader concerns about player management, pointing to fatigue risk linked to India’s packed schedule. The reports frame the remarks as criticism of team composition and batting placement decisions during the experimental phase of the series, rather than any dispute over the overall series result.