India’s 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Left Out Of T20I Squad
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was excluded from the T20I squad against Afghanistan, with established players Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma retained as openers. Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized that Sooryavanshi’s opportunity would come later, citing the need for competition among established talent. Sooryavanshi did not feature in any of the three T20I matches, which India won 3-0, including a 127-run victory in the final. Gambhir also highlighted the challenges of leaving out Samson, who had performed exceptionally well in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sooryavanshi’s patience will be tested as he waits for his chance to make his mark in the senior team.
Why it matters
Sooryavanshi’s exclusion underscores the competitive nature of Indian cricket and the importance of experience in the senior team. His journey reflects the challenges young talents face in breaking into the national squad, while established players like Samson continue to prove their worth.
Read the original report — Times of India
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