Harshit Rana has been named in India A’s 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha from November 19 to 29. Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as vice-captain, while Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh are also included.
Ravichandran Ashwin responded to criticism of Sanju Samson after the wicketkeeper-batter’s difficult finish to India’s T20I series against New Zealand. Samson scored 67, 14, 18, 4 and 4 across the five matches, prompting social media calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to replace him.
India head into the final T20I against New Zealand with a 3-1 series lead, but the 87-run defeat in Auckland has raised questions over selection. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could return at the top, while Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy are options to strengthen the spin attack.
Ravichandran Ashwin awarded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma perfect 10s after India chased 199 in 13.2 overs to beat New Zealand by six wickets and take a 3-0 series lead.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan analysed how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi generates power after the 15-year-old struck 45 off 19 balls against New Zealand in Wellington. Sooryavanshi hit four fours and four sixes before sharing a 133-run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma.
The result gives India a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, ensuring that New Zealand can no longer win the series. The hosts will now look to bounce back in the remaining two matches.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed Ishan Kishan is unavailable for the third T20I in Wellington, saying the decision is precautionary as the batter continues recovery from a low-grade right adductor strain.
Former selector S Sharath says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain important to India’s team environment, while stressing that selection must balance individual roles, conditions and overall team composition.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has discussed the team’s batting options amid attention on Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Naman Dhir, with selection balance central to the T20 setup.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his next opportunity after not playing in any of the five T20Is against West Indies. Iyer pointed to the consistency of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as the reason India retained their opening pair throughou
India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared the two-word message “still believing” on social media after remaining out of the playing XI for the first four T20Is against West Indies. The post drew attention ahead of the fifth match, but it does not confirm whether he will be selected for the series d
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the team management for keeping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI during the T20I series against West Indies. The teenager’s absence has sparked debate over selection, player confidence and how India should manage emerging talent.
