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Iyer Snubbed, This India Star To Bat At No. 3 In 1st T20I vs New Zealand

In the upcoming first T20I against New Zealand, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan will replace Tilak Varma at the number three batting position, following the absence of Shreyas Iyer. Kishan's omission from the centrally contracted players list recently sparked controversy due to miscommunication with the team management.

Ishan Kishan during a practice ahead of the first T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand

Ishan Kishan during a practice ahead of the first T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand

Credit: Hindustantimes

Key Highlights

  • Ishan Kishan will bat at No. 3 in the first T20I against New Zealand.
  • Shreyas Iyer is not included in the squad for the match.
  • Kishan replaces Tilak Varma in the batting order.
  • Kishan was previously dropped from India’s centrally contracted players list.
  • The controversy involved miscommunication with team management.
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Sources

  1. Iyer Snubbed, This India Star To Bat At No. 3 In 1st T20I vs New Zealand
  2. No Shreyas Iyer for 1st T20I, Ishan Kishan at No.3: India’s Playing XI against New Zealand outlined by Suryakumar Yadav

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