5th T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi benched. Gambhir says his job is not to make everyone happy

5th T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi benched. Gambhir says his job is not to make everyone happy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out again as India named their playing XI for the fifth T20I against New Zealand. Gautam Gambhir defended his selection calls, insisting that his responsibility was to make the right decisions rather than popular ones.

My job is to make right decisions, not the popular ones: Gambhir ahead of 5th NZ T20I - The Tribune

Team India has already won the T20I series ahead of the final match at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The scoreline stands at 3-1. During this series and in fact, for a long while, the selection of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a matter of debate, with T20 World Cup-winning openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma getting a longer rope at the top and Sooryavanshi making way mostly in case of injuries/form dips. In this series, Sooryavanshi has featured in two matches, scoring four (at number three) and a quickfire 45 while opening, respectively.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Snubbed Again As India Make 2 Changes In Playing XI For 5th T20I

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not find a place in India's playing XI for the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton

India Makes Two Changes for Fifth T20I

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has once again been left out of India’s playing XI for the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Despite leading the series 3-1, the team, captained by Shreyas Iyer, has opted for a batting line-up that includes several senior players. The decision reflects a strategic approach as the team aims […]