Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing India vs West Indies 1st T20I in Lucknow?

"He's already shown his talent on tougher pitches" - Fans react to Vaibhav Suryavanshi's absence from playing XI for IND vs WI 2026 1st T20I

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was left out of Team India's playing XI for the ongoing T20I series opener against West Indies at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday

IND vs WI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi misses out as India make 4 changes for 1st T20I

Sanju Samson replaced Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India's second opener, while Naman Dhir made his T20I debut as Shreyas Iyer's side made four changes for the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow.

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing India vs West Indies 1st T20I in Lucknow?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has again been left out of India’s XI for the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow. The 15-year-old had scored 38 and 15 against Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Asian Games but has now been dropped. Sanju Samson gets a longer rope.

Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing in IND vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Match? | 🏏 LatestLY

Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) is confirmed to miss India's playing XI for the 1st T20I against West Indies on October 6, 2026, at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium. 🏏 Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing in IND vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Match?.

IND vs WI: What would be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's most challenging task when the 15-year-old is not in Indian playing XI?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a regular in the Indian T20I side since his debut against England earlier this year. He was also a part of the playing XI in the Asian Games 2026, where India defended their men's cricket gold medal.  

Sooryavanshi Misses Out as India Revamp XI for West Indies Opener

In a significant move, India has made four adjustments to their lineup for the first T20I match against the West Indies in Lucknow. The most notable exclusion is 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who misses out on the opportunity to play on home soil. Instead, Sanju Samson has been selected as the second opener alongside Abhishek Sharma. […]