Vaibhav Sooryavanshi spotted having chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir (Credit: Ankan Kar/Sports Now)
\n\nYoung prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be in contention for a place in India’s playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch, with Ishan Kishan’s availability in doubt due to a groin injury. The young batter was present at India’s optional practice session, where he spent around 30–40 minutes batting against throwdown specialists and spinners. Sooryavanshi also had a brief conversation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, who discussed scoring areas and shot selection with him, according to the on-ground report from Sports Now.
\n\nHe later participated in fielding drills alongside Kuldeep Yadav. His preparations have fuelled speculation that he could feature in the playing XI if Kishan is unavailable. However, India have not officially confirmed Sooryavanshi’s inclusion for the second T20I.
\n\nIndia may have to make a selection decision before to the second T20I due to Ishan Kishan's potential unavailability. Kishan's groin injury caused a shift in his batting order, according to Sitanshu Kotak, the batting coach for India. The wicketkeeper-batter was doubtful for the Christchurch match, Kotak added. IKishan’s absence would deprive India of an aggressive batting option, potentially prompting the team management…
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