New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in line to replace injured Ishan Kishan in India's playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday, as the visitors look to build on their series-opening win and address concerns over their bowling attack.
The 15-year-old is expected to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, with Sanju Samson likely to move to No. 3 and Tilak Varma returning to his preferred No. 5 position. Kishan sustained a groin strain during Thursday's series opener and is unlikely to feature in the second match.
"Ishan Kishan has a niggle in his groin," India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said at a press conference on Thursday night. "I know there was speculation [about the...