Critics urge caution on promoting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to ODI team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Despite strong performances in the T20 series against Zimbabwe, including being the highest run-scorer, calls to fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to India's ODI team should be tempered. Former BCCI official Makarand Waingankar advocates for Sooryavanshi’s promotion ahead of the 2027 World Cup, drawing parallels to Sanath Jayasuriya. Nonetheless, experts emphasize the need for careful evaluation of his readiness, citing the strength of the current opening pair in the ODI lineup and Sooryavanshi's limited experience at the international level. The discourse highlights the importance of not rushing young talent into the ODI setup.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
- •He emerged as the highest run-scorer in that series.
- •Makarand Waingankar suggests prioritizing Sooryavanshi for the 2027 World Cup.
- •Current ODI opening pair includes Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma.
- •Experts caution against overexposing Sooryavanshi too early in his career.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Fast-tracking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to ODI team is not required: Reasons why hype around India wonderkid must reduce despite success vs Zimbabwe listed
"Explained why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must not be fast-tracked to the Indian ODI team.
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