Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can replace Ishan Kishan in the playing XI for the IND vs NZ 2nd T20I (Credit: AP, BCCI)
\n\nThe Indian cricket team has suffered a massive blow ahead of the second T20I against New Zealand, as the star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is doubtful for the match due to a groin injury. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the setback during the pre-match press conference, explaining that the injury was the reason Kishan’s batting order was changed. The young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the strongest candidate to replace him in the playing XI with Kishan's availability uncertain, according to Kotak.
\n\nHowever, Kishan’s participation remains in doubt rather than being officially ruled out, leaving India with a selection decision to make ahead of the next game. The final call on the combination will depend on Kishan’s fitness and the team management’s assessment before the match.
\n\nIshan Kishan’s potential unavailability could be a concern for India, given his recent forn with the bat. The wicketkeeper-batter has provided the team with an attacking option in the top order, capable of putting pressure on opposition bowlers during the powerplay when the openers fail to fire. If Kishan misses the second T20I, India would…
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