India, Sept. 12 -- India and Afghanistan are set to begin their three-match T20I series on September 13, with Afghanistan serving as the official host. India head into the contest as the reigning T20 World Cup champions, but with several established names rested or unavailable, Shreyas Iyer will lead a youthful squad. India's recent performances have highlighted their depth, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains one of the biggest players to watch. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy have also cleared their fitness tests, while Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan add wicketkeeping options to the squad.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be looking to make the most of home conditions with a squad packed with proven T20 talent. Ibrahim Zadr...