BCCI's Rajeev Shukla defends team management over Sooryavanshi's debut delay

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has defended the team management regarding the delay of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut for India. Shukla emphasized that Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer are making wise decisions based on current player performance. Sooryavanshi, who had a standout IPL season, remains on the squad but hasn't played yet. Critics, including legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, advocate for his inclusion, arguing that recent games against Ireland presented strong opportunities. However, the coaching staff maintains its commitment to the current top-order lineup, citing the established performance of players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. The discussion surrounding Sooryavanshi's debut continues as the second T20I approaches.

• 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'Why such unnecessary comments?': BCCI VC Rajeev Shukla defends Gautam Gambhir over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut delay