India's openers fail early again in fifth T20I against New Zealand

In the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton, India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson fell quickly to Adam Milne, prompting criticism from fans about the management's decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once more. Both openers were dismissed within the first few overs, leading to an uproar on social media questioning their selection in light of Sooryavanshi's previous performance, including a quickfire 45 in the third T20I. The match has drawn attention as India continues with this unchanged lineup despite the inconsequential status of the game. Gautam Gambhir's defense of the choice has not quelled the backlash from supporters, who argue for Sooryavanshi's inclusion in the XI.

• 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dropped again: Fans fume at India team management as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson fail in Hamilton