India’s last series in the shortest format before the T20 World Cup in June offers hope for some aspirants, opportunities for the regulars and the desperate.
The three-match series against Afghanistan starting at PCA Stadium here on Thursday will also witness how an inexperienced Indian pace trio deals with the free-stroking Afghans.
With Virat Kohli missing the opening match citing personal reasons, skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav are the only regulars in the squad.