Will Ishan's injury be Sooryavanshi's gain? 15-year-old in contention for 2nd T20I

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I match against New Zealand due to a strain. The team management has added uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as a replacement in the squad. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may finally get an opportunity to play after being on the sidelines for nine matches.
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasized the need for patience regarding Sooryavanshi's exposure to international cricket.
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- Saturday, 24 October 2026, 6:28 am IST
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