Shreyas Iyer Hints At Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Inclusion In 3rd T20I

Shreyas Iyer hints at Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing in 3rd T20I. [Source - AFP]India have sealed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with a seven-wicket win in the second T20I in Delhi. They chased down 160 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has watched from the sidelines in the first two T20Is despite the growing excitement around his return to the India playing XI. Now, Shreyas Iyer’s latest comments have offered a slight hint that he could feature in the third T20I.Shreyas Iyer Drops Hint On Playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In IND vs AFG 3rd T20IIndia captain Shreyas Iyer spoke to the broadcasters after India’s comprehensive seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I in Delhi. Speaking after the match, Iyer was asked about possible changes for the series finale, with Vaibhav’s chances naturally coming into focus."See, definitely we want all of them to get used to the wicket and the conditions and also get some practice. It would be nice to give an opportunity to the players who have been sitting out and change the combination a little bit," Shreyas Iyer said.Iyer’s comments could be seen as a hint towards Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally returning to India’s playing XI, with fans having been fuming over his absence from the first two T20Is. His inclusion in the 3rd T20I could now be a major talking point.Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja To Return? India's Predicted Squad For West Indies ODIsIndia’s In-Form Openers Make Playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In 3rd T20I TrickyIndia’s opening combination has made playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 3rd T20I a difficult call. Abhishek Sharma is the leading run-scorer in the series with 121 runs at a stunning strike-rate of 237.25, making him a tough player to leave out.Sanju Samson, meanwhile, finally produced the explosive innings India had been waiting for. After a string of low scores, Samson smashed 57 off just 22 balls, playing a key role in India’s comfortable chase of 160 in the second T20I.With both openers now coming off strong performances, India have little reason to make a forced change at the top. However, Shreyas Iyer’s hint could mean Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets to play in the 3rd T20I.Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Play In IND vs AFG 3rd T20I?India have nothing to lose by trying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan, especially with the series already sealed. If India want to give him a genuine opportunity, opening is the only natural option.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi last played for India in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, where he scored two half-centuries in three innings, including a brilliant 81 off 49 balls in his last outing. Given that form, he should not go the entire Afghanistan series without playing.Moreover, the fans have been going crazy to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play, making his possible inclusion one of the biggest talking points ahead of September 19. India, meanwhile, will look to complete a 3-0 clean sweep against Afghanistan.Also Read: Mohammad Nabi Attains Unique T20I Record, Joins Shakib Al Hasan In Elite List