Why Sanju Samson is Not Opening Today in NZ vs IND 3rd T20I? Explained

The third T20I match between India and New Zealand at Basin Reserve saw a major batting change as the wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson didn't come out to bat for the visitors. This took everyone, including the New Zealand team, in surprise.

However, the volume turned up at the Basin Reserve as the spectators saw Vaibhav Suryavanshi coming out to bat alongside Abhishek Sharma. The fans wondered why Vaibhav Suryavanshi is opening in 3rd T20I, however, they cheered the young prodigy as he made his way into the pitch.

Why Sanju Samson is Not Opening Today?

There is not specific reason why Sanju Samson is not opening in the New Zealand vs India 3rd T20I match. This seems like a tactical move by the Indian team management as they want Suryavanshi to play at his best position.

Sanju Samson batting position in 3rd T20I is likely to be No. 3 after Suryavanshi was promoted to open the batting. The 15-year-old smashed 2 sixes and a four in the first over of India's innings to prove the decision right.