{
  "id": 5603539,
  "title": "‘This is a mistake’: Srikkanth slams India’s ‘fear-driven’ squad for Afghan series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/this-is-a-mistake-srikkanth-slams-indias-fear-driven-squad-for-afghan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:43:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-afghanistan/this-is-a-mistake-srikkanth-slams-indias-fear-driven-squad-for-afghanistan-series/articleshow/133771010.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth criticised India's squad selection for the Afghanistan series. He believes selectors missed an opportunity to test younger players. Srikkanth described the decision as a mistake influenced by recent defeats. The selectors opted for an experienced team instead of experimenting with new talent. This approach was seen as a safe move after losses in Ireland and England.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}