R Ashwin supports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for India debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Despite expectations for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, India kept their opening pair intact for the T20I series against Ireland. Ravi Ashwin praised the management's decision, advocating for patience in Sooryavanshi's development and the importance of learning from experience. India's first T20I match since winning the World Cup ended in a loss to Ireland, who secured their first-ever victory against India with a 34-run margin. The team will strive to rebound in the upcoming match after a dramatic batting collapse led to their downfall in the opener.
- •India retains established opening pair for T20I against Ireland.
- •Ravi Ashwin emphasizes learning from sidelines for Sooryavanshi.
- •India lost their first T20I to Ireland by 34 runs.
- •Ireland posted 182/9, defending it successfully against India.
- •Next T20I offers India a chance to recover from early defeat.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — 'Let him serve the team': R Ashwin gives massive statement on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut delay
"Despite anticipation for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, India's management retained their established opening pair against Ireland. Veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin endorsed this, emphasizing the learning value of observing from the sidelines. He stressed that rushing the young talent isn't beneficial, highlighting that patience and understanding team dynamics are crucial for a long, successful career, even if it means serving in a support role initially.
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