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Sunil Gavaskar supports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for debut versus England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar supports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for debut versus England

Summary

Sunil Gavaskar has recommended that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut in the first T20I against England on July 1, 2026. Gavaskar believes Sooryavanshi could provide a much-needed spark for India following their recent 0-2 series defeat to Ireland. He acknowledged the challenges of including Sooryavanshi in the lineup but emphasized that the element of surprise could work in India's favor against England. Gavaskar also voiced support for India’s new T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, suggesting that patience is necessary as he transitions into leadership. India's batting issues underlined the need for adaptation to conditions, while Gavaskar maintains confidence in Rohit Sharma’s ODI future.

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By the Numbers

•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could debut for India on July 1, 2026.
•India lost their recent T20I series to Ireland 0-2.
•Gavaskar emphasizes the need for a fresh start with Sooryavanshi.
•Shreyas Iyer's leadership requires patience as he adapts.
•Rohit Sharma seeks to reaffirm his ODI place during the series.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'Play him in the first game': Sunil Gavaskar urges India to unleash Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against England

What they're saying

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Sunil Gavaskar has backed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his India debut in the first T20I against England, believing the youngster can help India bounce back from their 0-2 series defeat to Ireland. Gavaskar also urged patience with new captain Shreyas Iyer, backed Rohit Sharma's ODI future, and warned that an in-form Jofra Archer could trouble India.
— Yahoo Sports

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