Yashasvi Jaiswal faces selection heat ahead of India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal faces mounting pressure ahead of the India vs Afghanistan third ODI after a challenging outing during Friday’s training session in Chennai. The left-handed opener struggled for rhythm in the nets, repeatedly mistiming drives, failing to execute cut shots cleanly and edging deliveries while preparing for the series finale at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Jaiswal returned to India’s ODI setup earlier in the series but managed only four runs in the second ODI in Lucknow, increasing focus on his performances. Competition at the top of India’s batting order remains intense, especially after Ishan Kishan’s century strengthened his case for selection.

With Rohit Sharma expected to continue opening alongside Shubman Gill, opportunities for reserve and fringe players remain limited. Team management also spent considerable time evaluating squad depth during Friday’s session.