India includes batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the squad for the recent three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, according to NDTV. Despite his presence in the squad, the team management uses the regular opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the matches described.
NDTV also reports that a former Sri Lanka player sends a “strong message” to the BCCI, calling Sooryavanshi the “future of India.” The coverage links his inclusion and the batting opportunities available during the series to broader questions around talent development and team selection. While NDTV does not indicate changes to the opening plan during the Afghanistan series, it frames the comment as part of a wider discussion about how established line-ups and emerging players are managed.
Overall, the sources agree on Sooryavanshi’s squad selection and the opening pair used during the series, while differing mainly in how prominently they highlight the external criticism and the “future of India” label.
