India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Why Suryakumar Yadav’s Form Matters Ahead of World Cup Defence

Only five T20Is stand between India and their much-anticipated defense of the T20 World Cup on home soil next month, and the India vs New Zealand 1st T20 I in Nagpur has suddenly become far more significant than a routine bilateral opener. Despite India's dominant run in the shortest format since lifting the global trophy 18 months ago, a faint sense of uncertainty lingers as the series gets underway at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.