After India spinner Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless in the first innings in the Test against Afghanistan, ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said, "He lacked in confidence and had no rhythm." Apparently referring to Manav Suthar's six-wicket haul, Ashwin said, "A veteran spinner can be mentally affected when a young spinner is outbowling him." India won by an innings and 300 runs.