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No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Aakash Chopra's Playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand
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What Happened?
Aakash Chopra has excluded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from his playing XI for the first T20I against New Zealand, which starts today in Christchurch.
Key points
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was benched for the first T20I against New Zealand.
- He also did not play in the recent series against West Indies.
- Aakash Chopra's selected XI includes Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as openers.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to the team after a four-year absence.
- The first T20I will be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch at 12:30 PM IST.
Key insights
- Sooryavanshi's continued absence raises questions about his future in the team.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return may strengthen the bowling lineup.
- The match's outcome could influence team dynamics for upcoming games.
Why it matters
The selection choices could impact India's performance in the T20I series against New Zealand.
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