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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s presence puts Sanju Samson under pressure ahead of 2nd T20I

Nearly four years after his last international appearance at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ishan Kishan returns to familiar territory on Friday when India take on the West Indies in the second T20I, carrying the form and confidence of a…

Times of India

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:41 AM

Key Things to Know

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's squad presence increases pressure on Sanju Samson following Samson's recent low scores.
India will face the West Indies in the second T20I at Ranchi aiming for a 2-0 lead.
Ishan Kishan makes his first international appearance at his Ranchi home ground since January 2023.

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Sanju Samson faces mounting pressure ahead of India's second T20I against the West Indies in Ranchi due to the presence of teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Samson has struggled with scores of 11, 2, 7, and 9 across his last four T20I appearances. India aim to secure a 2-0 series lead at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium.

The match also marks Ishan Kishan's return to his home ground in Ranchi for an international fixture for the first time since January 2023. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak affirmed that the team will maintain their fearless approach, while team management balances bowling options between pace and spin amid potential evening dew.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s presence puts Sanju Samson under pressure ahead of 2nd T20I

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