Aakash Chopra Questions Management Over Sooryavanshi's Omission

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about the team management's handling of youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Chopra questioned the decision to drop the teenager for the fourth T20I against New Zealand, calling for clear communication regarding his long-term role in the side.

Sooryavanshi entered the lineup for the second and third T20Is following an injury to Ishan Kishan, recording scores of 4 and 45. He was subsequently left out of the fourth match to accommodate Kishan's return, a move Chopra found questionable given the match was a dead rubber.

Chopra stated that if Sooryavanshi is not part of the immediate plans, he should be sent back to play first-class domestic cricket to gain valuable match experience. He also called on the leadership to publicly share their roadmap and philosophy concerning the young player.

During the fourth match, Kishan returned to the team but was dismissed for a duck. India ultimately failed to chase New Zealand's target of 260, finishing their innings at 172/9.