Why is India T20 sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench?

India's T20 series victory over Afghanistan in Delhi showcased a consistent performance, with Afghanistan batting first and posting similar scores of 156-8 and 159-8 in the first two matches. India responded by chasing down the targets at a swift pace in the 14th and 15th overs. Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fresh from a stellar IPL campaign, was benched in favor of experienced wicketkeeper Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the Afghanistan series.

This decision came after Sooryavanshi's impressive performances, which earned him the player of the series title. However, Samson, who had won a world title recently, faced pressure to maintain his place, stating that Sooryavanshi's stellar form left him no choice but to bring him into the lineup. The team management will have to make a difficult decision regarding Sooryavanshi's future role, especially as the next two ICC tournaments are scheduled for South Africa and Australia, with challenges on faster pitches.

Sooryavanshi's all-round game could prove beneficial in various conditions, and his inclusion for the third T20 match in Delhi seems likely, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future position in the team.