Sanju Samson returns as India name XI for Afghanistan T20I
Samson keeps his place while Sooryavanshi waits for a debut.
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Samson keeps his place while Sooryavanshi waits for a debut.
Samson scores 10 as questions grow over selection ahead of Sooryavanshi.
India left 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the XI despite his recent form, choosing Sanju Samson to open with Abhishek Sharma.
Rain could disrupt the opening T20I between India and Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday, September 13.
Shreyas Iyer admitted the selection call between Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was tight for the Afghanistan series opener.
Shreyas Iyer highlighted Gautam Gambhir's man-management approach as a key strength ahead of India's T20I series against Afghanistan.
Shreyas Iyer must decide between Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India prepare to face Afghanistan.
India players posted AI-generated 1980s-style portraits on social media before the Afghanistan T20I series.
Wasim Akram cited Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while questioning why the PSL has not produced a standout batter in ten years.
Mohammed Shami says he enjoyed mentoring young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during East Zone's Duleep Trophy 2026 win.
Bumrah bowled in the nets while Harshit Rana was replaced by Yash Thakur after suffering a thigh strain.
Dale Steyn predicted that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will achieve more than Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after 13 years on first-innings lead, with Ishan Kishan named Player of the Match.
Mohammed Shami says his motivation remains high despite long absence from India side after Duleep Trophy performance.
Sooryavanshi posted 251 not out and 3 for 34 at Lord's after earlier World Cup and ODI final hauls.
Ishan Kishan made 111 not out on day one of the Duleep Trophy final as East Zone reached 385 for 4.
The BCCI is monitoring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi closely to ensure he builds a sustained career rather than becoming a one-season wonder.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says the board wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to build a career like Sachin Tendulkar. The board is monitoring his development to avoid burnout.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says the board wants Sooryavanshi to build a career like Tendulkar.
Jasprit Bumrah will face fitness tests before India's T20I series against Afghanistan after recovering from a knee injury sustained in July.
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