3 reasons India's current T20I combination could change

India’s T20I setup appears to be in a phase of transition, with the team management still searching for the ideal combination ahead of the upcoming assignments. While the core of the squad remains strong, the return of key players and the emergence of promising youngsters could force India to make a few changes to their playing XI.

Here are three reasons why India’s current T20I combination could change in the coming matches:

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become the first-choice opener

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India’s playing XI for the first T20I against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson opening alongside Abhishek Sharma. However, the competition for the opening spots is far from settled. If either Samson or Abhishek fails to deliver consistently, the team management could look towards the teenage sensation, especially after his impressive performances in the recent series against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi’s attacking approach could give India another explosive option at the top of the order.

The youngster has already shown that he can handle international cricket despite his age, and his ability to put pressure on the opposition from the first ball makes him an attractive option. With India looking to build a settled combination ahead of the next major T20 assignment, Sooryavanshi could find himself back in the XI sooner rather than later.