Vihari questions India's T20I squad choices ahead of Zimbabwe series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Hanuma Vihari has criticized the omission of Rajat Patidar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Sanju Samson from India's T20I squad for the series against Zimbabwe. He highlighted Patidar's strong IPL 2026 performance and the lack of right-handed batters in the squad. India leads the three-match series 1-0 after defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I at Harare Sports Club, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring a record-setting half-century. Vihari's comments signal continued scrutiny of team selection decisions.
- •India leads the series 1-0 after the first T20I against Zimbabwe.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a record-setting half-century at 15 years old.
- •Hanuma Vihari questions the selection of several left-handed batters.
- •Vihari emphasizes Patidar's strong IPL 2026 performance for squad inclusion.
- •Kuldeep Yadav's omission raised concerns about team balance and experience.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — 'Where is Rajat Patidar?' - Former India batter questions selectors over Zimbabwe T20I squad
"Hanuma Vihari questioned India's decision to leave Rajat Patidar out of the Zimbabwe T20I squad despite his strong IPL 2026 season and leadership with RCB. He also criticised the omissions of Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson, saying the squad lacked right-handed batters. Meanwhile, India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I to take a 1-0 series lead.
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