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Gambhir clears the air on whether Vaibhav will play first T20I against West Indies
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News18•06-10-2026, 09:35
Gambhir clears the air on whether Vaibhav will play first T20I against West Indies
- •Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will open the innings for India in the first T20I against West Indies.
- •Head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that team decisions are not made based on outside discussions or emotional demands.
- •Gambhir emphasized that dropping a player just for failing in two or three matches is not the right approach.
- •While praising young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the coach advised him to wait for his opportunity and watch from the dressing room.
Key Questions Answered
No, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that young Vaibhav Suryavanshi will not play in the opening match and will have to watch from the dressing room.
Gautam Gambhir announced that Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will serve as the opening pair for the first T20I against West Indies.
Gambhir emphasized team consistency and dressing room security, stating that players should not be dropped after just two or three poor matches given their strong performances over the past year or two.
