Kris Srikkanth Criticises India's Handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has publicly questioned the team management's decision to bench 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the opening T20I against Afghanistan. Sooryavanshi, who was named Player of the Series against Zimbabwe after scoring 151 runs at a high strike rate, was excluded in favour of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Srikkanth argued that the frequent rotation and benching of the teenager could damage his confidence and create long-term uncertainty. He also expressed concern over the management's inconsistent handling of Sanju Samson, who has been in and out of the starting XI throughout the recent UK tour. The former selector emphasised that India needs to show consistent faith in its young talent to ensure their development.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights ongoing concerns regarding the stability and selection policies of the Indian team management as they balance developing young prospects with established players.
Read the original report — Times of India
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