India’s predicted playing XI for 1st T20I vs New Zealand: Bhuvneshwar returns, Sooryavanshi misses out

India are set to begin their New Zealand tour with the first T20I in Christchurch, and the series opener is expected to offer a glimpse into the team management’s plans for the shortest format. Captain Shreyas Iyer has already confirmed that teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance, leaving the skipper and head coach Gautam Gambhir with a few selection decisions to finalise ahead of Thursday’s clash. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the playing XI is another major tal...