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Sunil Gavaskar insists on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's inclusion for ENG vs IND T20I

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar insists on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's inclusion for ENG vs IND T20I

Summary

Sunil Gavaskar has called for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to start in India's upcoming T20I against England on July 1. This follows India's historic 2-0 series loss to Ireland, where players like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson failed to deliver. Gavaskar argues that Sooryavanshi's recent performances warrant his debut, especially after claiming the Orange Cap in the IPL. He suggests adjustments to the batting order to incorporate the young talent and emphasizes the missed opportunity to experiment with new players during the Ireland series.

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By the Numbers

•India lost both T20Is against Ireland, marking their first series defeat to the team.
•Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in the IPL, earning him a senior call-up.
•Gavaskar suggests dropping struggling batsmen to accommodate Sooryavanshi.
•He proposes batting order changes to include Sooryavanshi at number three.
•The first T20I against England is set for July 1.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must start' in ENG vs IND 1st T20I: Sunil Gavaskar's verdict after nightmare Ireland series

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Following India's shock series loss to Ireland, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has delivered a firm verdict demanding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi start the 1st T20I against England.
— Yahoo Sports

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