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Sooryavanshi or Samson? India face selection dilemma

Coming off the golden glow of their Asian Games triumph in Japan, India step into Tuesday’s fivematch T20I series opener against the West Indies at the Ekana Stadium here carrying momentum, silverware and an intriguing selection headache at the top…

Times of India

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:10 AM

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India face a selection dilemma between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson to partner opener Abhishek Sharma.
India play the West Indies in the five-match T20I series opener on Tuesday at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel indicated squad rotation may be considered due to player fatigue following the Asian Games.

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India face an opening selection dilemma between teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and veteran Sanju Samson ahead of Tuesday's first T20I against the West Indies in Lucknow. While Abhishek Sharma is expected to take one opening slot, team management must decide who will partner him at the Ekana Stadium.

Bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted potential squad rotation and travel fatigue following the team's Asian Games campaign in Japan. India also welcome back bowlers Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, while the West Indies are led by in-form batter Shai Hope.

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