"Then Shivam Dube could have played" – Former KKR spinner questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi's batting position in NZ vs IND 2026 2nd T20I

'He was a fish out of water': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's No. 3 role questioned after IND vs NZ 2nd T20I

Ravichandran Ashwin feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggled at No. 3 in India’s second T20I against New Zealand, scoring just four runs off eight balls. He believes Sanju Samson should bat at No. 3 if Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma and Samson play together. Ashwin also praised India’s middle order, highlighting the power and temperament of Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ramandeep Singh.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's failure on T20I return leaves ex-India spinner fuming

Murali Kartik questioned India's decision to bat Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at number three in the second T20I. He said senior players should adapt so the teenager can open in his natural role.

"Then Shivam Dube could have played" – Former KKR spinner questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi's batting position in NZ vs IND 2026 2nd T20I

After India's win in the second T20I against New Zealand, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Murali Kartik has questioned Vaibhav Suryavanshi's batting position.

"Then Shivam Dube could have played" – Former KKR spinner questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi's batting position in NZ vs IND 2026 2nd T20I - Sportskeeda

"Then Shivam Dube could have played" – Former KKR spinner questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi's batting position in NZ vs IND 2026 2nd T20I  Sportskeeda