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IND vs WI: Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi be dropped from the first T20I?
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 22:59
IND vs WI: Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi be dropped from the first T20I?
- •India and West Indies are set to play a 5-match T20 series starting October 6 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
- •Reports suggest young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi might be kept out of the playing XI for the first T20 match.
- •Sanju Samson is expected to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma instead of Suryavanshi.
- •Bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized that spending time in the team environment with senior players is beneficial for Suryavanshi's development.
- •Team management will consider player fatigue and travel schedules following the Asian Games before finalizing the final playing combination.
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The first T20I match of the 5-match series between India and West Indies will be played on October 6 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi could be kept out of the playing XI for the first T20I, with Sanju Samson potentially opening the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized that it is very beneficial for Suryavanshi to spend time in this environment with senior players, observing their preparation and batting style even if he does not play.
