Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Likely to Replace Injured Ishan Kishan
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to replace Ishan Kishan in India's playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Kishan suffered a groin injury during the opening match of the series. Kishan was moved down the order to No. 5 after the injury, where he was dismissed after facing three balls. The medical team will assess Kishan's recovery before a final decision is made for the upcoming match at Hagley Oval. Sooryavanshi, who has not featured in the series yet, remains the primary candidate to step into the side.
Why it matters
The potential inclusion of the young batter marks a significant opportunity for Sooryavanshi to break into the established Indian T20I lineup.
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