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Vaibhav's Chance After Gambhir's Influence? Laxman's Mega Twist Against Japan in Asian Games!
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi, previously sidelined by Gambhir's 'wishes' against Afghanistan, may get a chance with a coaching change for the Asian Games.
- •India is set to play a T20 match against Japan on September 22, where Vaibhav Suryavanshi is highly likely to feature.
- •Allan Carr, COO of Japan Cricket Association, hopes this inaugural T20 against India will boost cricket's popularity in Japan.
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi is expected to open in place of Abhishek Sharma, with Ishan Kishan taking the wicketkeeper's role.
- •Jasprit Bumrah might be rested; Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Yash Thakur are likely to be in the playing eleven.
Key Questions Answered
Vaibhav did not get a chance to play in the T20 matches against Afghanistan because the team selection was managed under Gautam Gambhir. According to think tank sources, Gambhir runs the team based on his own wishes, and Vaibhav was left out on Indian soil.
The inaugural T20 match between India and Japan is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 22, at the Sano International Cricket Ground. Allan Carr, COO of the Japan Cricket Association, noted that this historic match will boost the sport's popularity and strengthen the country's position in global cricket.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is expected to be given a chance in the playing eleven in place of Abhishek Sharma for the match against Japan. Abhishek might be rested since Sanju and Vaibhav are likely to open during the upcoming Asian Games.
