“Absolutely makes zero sense” - Former India cricketer slams team management’s decision in IND vs AFG 2026 3rd ODI

× Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticized the team management for resting wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for the third and final ODI of the series against Afghanistan. The match is being played on Saturday, June 20, in Chennai. Ad After winning the toss, the visitors opted to bat first.

Meanwhile, the hosts once again rotated their squad, bringing in Harsh Dubey, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Prasidh Krishna, while KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav made way. Reacting to Rahul being left out, Ganesh stated that the 34-year-old did not require rest, having faced only 20 deliveries across the first two matches (39* off 19 and 0 off 1). In a post on X, Ganesh wrote: Ad Trending “KL Rahul didn’t need this rest.

He’s played only 20 balls in the series. Absolutely makes zero sense #INDvAFG.” Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ @doddaganeshaKL Rahul didn’t need this rest.

He’s played only 20 balls in the series. Absolutely makes zero sense #INDvAFG Ad The India batter has scored 3,399 runs in 96 ODIs at an average of 50.73 and a strike rate of 91.

00, with 20 half-centuries and eight hundreds to his name. Prasidh Krishna picks up four wickets in five overs to put India on top in the dead rubber Choosing to bat first, Afghanistan endured a disappointing start, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (5) to Prasidh Krishna in the second over. The pacer struck again in the sixth over, dismissing Rahmat Shah (5) to claim his second wicket of the innings.

Ad Prasidh was once again among the wickets in the eighth over, this time removing Ibrahim Zadran (11). He then picked up his fourth wicket in the 10th over, getting rid of Darwish Rasooli (1) as Afghanistan slipped to 36/4 in 9.2 overs.

At the time of writing, the visitors were 79/4 after 16 overs, with Hashmatullah Shahidi (23) and Azmatullah Omarzai (20) at the crease. For India, Prasidh has so far returned outstanding figures of 4/6 from five overs.Meanwhile, the Men in Blue have already clinched the series, having won the opening match in Dharamsala by seven wickets and the second ODI in Lucknow by 170 runs.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Dev Sharma Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticized the team management for resting wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for the third and final ODI of the series against Afghanistan.

The match is being played on Saturday, June 20, in Chennai. Ad After winning the toss, the visitors opted to bat first. Meanwhile, the hosts once again rotated their squad, bringing in Harsh Dubey, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Prasidh Krishna, while KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav made way.

Reacting to Rahul being left out, Ganesh stated that the 34-year-old did not require rest, having faced only 20 deliveries across the first two matches (39* off 19 and 0 off 1). In a post on X, Ganesh wrote: Ad Trending “KL Rahul didn’t need this rest. He’s played only 20 balls in the series.

Absolutely makes zero sense #INDvAFG.” Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ @doddaganeshaKL Rahul didn’t need this rest. He’s played only 20 balls in the series.

Absolutely makes zero sense #INDvAFG Ad The India batter has scored 3,399 runs in 96 ODIs at an average of 50.73 and a strike rate of 91.00, with 20 half-centuries and eight hundreds to his name.

Prasidh Krishna picks up four wickets in five overs to put India on top in the dead rubber Choosing to bat first, Afghanistan endured a disappointing start, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (5) to Prasidh Krishna in the second over. The pacer struck again in the sixth over, dismissing Rahmat Shah (5) to claim his second wicket of the innings. Ad Prasidh was once again among the wickets in the eighth over, this time removing Ibrahim Zadran (11).

He then picked up his fourth wicket in the 10th over, getting rid of Darwish Rasooli (1) as Afghanistan slipped to 36/4 in 9.2 overs. At the time of writing, the visitors were 79/4 after 16 overs, with Hashmatullah Shahidi (23) and Azmatullah Omarzai (20) at the crease.

For India, Prasidh has so far returned outstanding figures of 4/6 from five overs.Meanwhile, the Men in Blue have already clinched the series, having won the opening match in Dharamsala by seven wickets and the second ODI in Lucknow by 170 runs. × Was this article helpful?

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