India Weighs Sooryavanshi vs Samson for T20 Opener Against Afghanistan
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
India faces a selection dilemma between 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi. Coach Gautam Gambhir, bowling coach Morne Morkel, and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak oversaw an optional practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium where Sooryavanshi batted extensively. Sooryavanshi comes into contention after scoring 776 runs in the IPL, though Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran confirmed his team has devised specific plans for the left-hander. Shreyas Iyer noted that having multiple in-form options presents a positive luxury for the squad management. The series opener is scheduled to begin on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Why it matters
The opening combination choice sets the tactical tone for India's top order, balancing Sooryavanshi's explosive youth against Samson's proven international experience.
Read the original report — Times of India
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