Indian fan reacts angrily to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's T20I omission against England

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was again left out of India's playing XI for the first T20I against England at Durham on July 1, 2026. This marked the third consecutive match in which the young talent was not selected, frustrating a segment of the fanbase. An upset fan accused the team's captain, Shreyas Iyer, and coach, Gautam Gambhir, of damaging Sooryavanshi's confidence and compared the situation to the tumultuous Greg Chappell era in Indian cricket. As India began their innings after winning the toss, the management's choice to stick with experienced players drew both criticism and concern from supporters. The debate over Sooryavanshi's inclusion continues as India faces pressure for improved performances following recent defeats.

• 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'This is sabotage': Indian fan left fuming as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi denied international debut in IND vs ENG 1st T20I