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Gautam Gambhir benches Sanju Samson from wicketkeeping after 6-off-6 vs NZ, Ishan Kishan (103) takes gloves – massive T20 World Cup selection signal.
Ishan Kishan’s 103 (10 sixes) headlines India’s 271/5 as hosts smash bilateral T20I sixes record (69) and equal most conceded (23) in 46-run NZ rout.
Ishan Kishan's explosive 103 (10 sixes) overshadows Sanju Samson's 6 in India-NZ 5th T20I, sparking brutal online calls to bench Samson for World Cup.
Sitanshu Kotak says Ishan Kishan is "very likely" to feature in the 5th T20I vs New Zealand, while reaffirming faith in Sanju Samson and praising India’s new attacking core.
Mohammad Kaif urged Gautam Gambhir to back Sanju Samson despite poor form, citing how Suryakumar Yadav bounced back after his own lean patch in T20Is.
Arshdeep Singh responded to his constant in-and-out selection status with humor, saying what's not in his control shouldn't bother him and his job is to remain ready.
Rinku Singh admitted there was pressure on him after being in and out of the Indian team, but his 44 not out off 20 balls in the first T20I showed his finishing skills.
Abhishek Sharma became the fastest player to reach 5,000 runs in T20 cricket in just 2,898 balls, breaking Andre Russell's record during India's win vs New Zealand.
India's T20I squad started preparations in Nagpur ahead of the five-match series vs New Zealand, with Hardik Pandya skipping the optional Sunday session.
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are likely to be rested for the New Zealand ODI series with the T20 World Cup in mind, but are expected to play all five T20Is against the Kiwis.
Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox receives his first New Zealand call-up for the India tour while Kane Williamson will miss ODIs due to SA20 commitments.
