India selection committee faces choices for openers against Afghanistan in Delhi
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

India faces selection decisions for the upcoming match against Afghanistan in Delhi. Shreyas Iyer oversees the team's preparations, specifically regarding the opening batting lineup. The coaching staff must choose two openers from a group that includes Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Abhishek Sharma. These selections represent a key tactical challenge for the team management ahead of the match. No final lineup has been confirmed as the squad prepares for the fixture. The outcome of these selection decisions will determine the top-order structure for the team.
- •Shreyas Iyer is evaluating the starting lineup in Delhi.
- •The selection group includes Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Abhishek Sharma.
- •India must select two openers from the three available players.
- •The match against Afghanistan takes place in Delhi.
- 12:32 PMESPNcricinfo — India faces tough selection calls as Afghanistan play hosts in Delhi
"Shreyas Iyer will have to make the unenviable selection of two openers out of Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma
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