India, Sept. 14 -- India began their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with a dominant seven-wicket win in Delhi, but Sanju Samson's latest failure has sparked fresh questions over his place in the playing XI. With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting on the bench, the competition for India's opening slot is becoming increasingly intriguing.

India's emphatic victory over Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium may have settled the result, but it has also opened up another selection debate. While Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational 82 off 32 balls during the chase, Sanju Samson managed only 10, leaving the experienced wicketkeeper-batter under renewed scrutiny. With teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting for another opportuni...