Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has emphasised that his squad will not depend on weather-related disruptions as an excuse as they gear up to face Afghanistan in the Asian Games quarterfinal on Monday.

Persistent rain in Nisshin has heavily interfered with India's training schedule ahead of the knockout fixture, with more showers predicted for matchday following two recent washouts at the venue. Although reigning champions India hold a distinct advantage, advancing to the semifinals by default on higher ICC T20I rankings if the game is abandoned, Iyer made it clear the team's focus remains squarely on action.