Acknowledging the limited opportunities for Indian players to play as a group ahead of the T20 World Cup, head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted that considering this scenario, the team management would also have to rely on the performances in IPL 2024 to make crucial decisions regarding team selection. This indicates the significance of the upcoming IPL in shaping the composition of the Indian squad for the marquee event in June. The three-match series against Afghanistan, starting on Thursday, marks India's final T20I assignment before the global T20 World Cup.
