Shreyas Iyer Admits Selection Headache as Samson, Sooryavanshi Vie for Opener's Spot

Sooryavanshi’s new-ball problem meets an Afghan attack built to exploit it

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcases his batting prowess in training ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan, aiming to impress on home soil after a challenging IPL outing.

Shreyas Iyer admits selection headache as Samson, Sooryavanshi vie for opener's spot

Captain Shreyas Iyer admitted India face a tough call over their opening combination for the first T20I against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi competing for two spots.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in focus as India juggle opening dilemma and injury concerns against Afghanistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the focal point of India’s optional training session ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series, spending extended time with Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak. His inclusion would create a selection dilemma alongside Sanju Samson, while skipper Shreyas Iyer backed India’s squad depth and addressed growing injury concerns ahead of the Asian Games.

India look for perfect opening combination and T20I momentum

India take on Afghanistan in a three-game series starting on 13 September in Delhi.

Abundance of top-order options a luxury for India ahead of opening game against Afghanistan, says Iyer

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India captain Shreyas Iyer faces a tight selection decision in the make-up of the top order ahead of Sunday's first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, adding that the depth of talent is more of a luxury for him rather than a headache. India face a tight selection call for their top-order options between teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson a…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains focus as India hold optional practice ahead of Afghanistan T20I - Sports News Portal

India held an optional practice session in New Delhi on Saturday as preparations continued ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series. The team travelled to the venue in three Innova cars and a traveller, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak travelling together. Unlike the previous practice session, the weather remained clear at [...] The post Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains focus as India hold optional practice ahead of Afghan…