India coach discusses team selection ahead of T20I opener against Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
As India prepares for the first T20I against Ireland on June 26, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasized the importance of fair selection. While commending the talent of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kotak stated that dropping a run-scorer to accommodate him would be unjust. The management, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, must decide on the playing XI shortly before the match. Kotak noted the challenge of balancing opportunities for emerging talent with recognition for those already performing well.
- •India faces Ireland in a two-match T20I series starting June 26.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become India's youngest international cricketer.
- •Kotak warns against dropping players who are currently scoring runs.
- •Team management will finalize the playing XI shortly before the match.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — 'Won't be right': Run-scorer should not be dropped just to play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, says India coach
"Speaking on the eve of the match, Kotak praised the teenager's ability but said team selection must also be fair to players who have already been scoring runs.
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