'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to wait': Ex-India cricketer wants youngster dropped after just one innings
What Happened?
Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath suggests replacing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Varun Chakaravarthy for the third T20I against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi scored only four runs in his debut match.
Key points
- India leads the T20I series against New Zealand 2-0.
- Sooryavanshi was included in the team after Ishan Kishan's injury.
- He scored just four runs off eight balls in his debut match.
- Badrinath believes India should prioritize adding another bowler.
- Varun Chakaravarthy has been out due to an abdominal strain.
- Badrinath argues it's unfair to move Sanju Samson from his opening position.
Key insights
- Badrinath's comments highlight the ongoing debate about team selection.
- The performance of lower-order batsmen may influence future selections.
- India's strategy may shift based on the conditions in Wellington.
Why it matters
The decision on the playing XI could impact India's chances of winning the series.
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Times of India
