India sealed a 3-0 T20I triumph over Afghanistan in New Delhi, with Abhishek Sharma's blistering 108 off 34 balls powering the 221/7 win.
The win was built on a 100‑run powerplay and a lethal bowling attack, with Ravi Bishnoi and Nitish Kumar Reddy each taking three wickets to restrict the hosts to 94.
Yet, head coach Gautam Gambhir turned the spotlight onto Hardik Pandya, who hasn't featured since the IPL, arguing that he must first prove match fitness in the India A series before earning a spot in the senior squads.
Gambhir also praised Nitish Kumar Reddy, who will replace the Asian Games slot to play the West Indies ODIs, hoping the exposure sharpens his seam skills and boosts India's depth.
India's next challenge is a four‑match ODI series against the West Indies, where both Pandya and Reddy could be called upon.