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Samson, Sooryavanshi Selection Looms as India Face West Indies
India and West Indies are about to play a T20 cricket series.
Their first match is in Lucknow on Tuesday.
India's coach, Gautam Gambhir, has a difficult choice about who should open the batting.
He can choose experienced Sanju Samson or teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Abhishek Sharma is expected to play.
India also needs to decide which fast bowlers to use.
West Indies has many players with lots of experience in this short form of cricket.
India has beaten West Indies in nine of its last 10 home games against them.
Still, the report says West Indies can be a dangerous opponent.
India face West Indies in the opening T20 International in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Coach Gautam Gambhir must choose between opening with Sanju Samson or including teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi alongside Abhishek Sharma.
India's pace options include Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav; Naman Dhir could strengthen the batting.
West Indies bring experienced T20 players including Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd.
India have won nine of their last 10 home games against West Indies, according to the report.
- Who
- India and West Indies; India is led by Shreyas Iyer and West Indies by Shai Hope.
- What
- The teams are set to play the opening T20 International of the series.
- Where
- Lucknow, India.
- When
- Tuesday; the report is dated October 5.
- Why
- The article previews the match and discusses India's selection decisions and West Indies' T20 strengths.
Selection options
Considerations
Samson or Sooryavanshi
Selection options
Gambhir could bring Samson back as an opener, particularly on the batting-friendly Lucknow surface.
Considerations
Sooryavanshi could be selected after opening alongside Abhishek Sharma in the Asian Games; the article says both Samson and Sooryavanshi are unlikely to fit in the same XI.
Bowling balance or extra batting
Selection options
India could select one of the less experienced pace bowlers, Mayank Yadav or Prince Yadav, alongside Arshdeep Singh.
Considerations
Naman Dhir could play to add batting depth, potentially replacing one of the two younger pace options.
Key facts
- Venue
- Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Match
- Opening T20 International
- India captain
- Shreyas Iyer
- West Indies captain
- Shai Hope
- Selection question
- Whether India opens with Sanju Samson or includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- India's recent home record
- Won nine of the last 10 games against West Indies
- West Indies T20 World Cup titles
- Two, in 2012 and 2016
Sources
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