Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is left out of India’s playing XI for the first T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday and watches from the bench. Two reports say he receives support from Pakistan after being ignored for the match.
The coverage focuses on the contrast between Sooryavanshi’s non-selection and reactions from Pakistan, highlighting online or public support rather than any change to the team’s plans. One aspect mentioned is that he is available but does not get a role in the opener, while Pakistan’s backing is framed as a response to his omission.
Both sources describe the same match and the same basic sequence: Sooryavanshi warms the bench in New Delhi, and Pakistan expresses support afterwards. The reports do not provide detailed reasons for his selection or omission, nor do they indicate any immediate follow-up decision for subsequent matches.
