Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on bench for India against Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting talent, did not debut in India's second T20I against Ireland despite some fan expectations. Gautam Gambhir's management opted to back players who performed well during the recent T20 World Cup, citing fairness to other athletes. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasized the importance of not dropping in-form players for Sooryavanshi's debut. The decision aims to allow the young player time to adapt before joining the team on the field. India's upcoming series in England may provide Sooryavanshi another opportunity for his first game.
- •India lost the first T20I against Ireland by 34 runs.
- •Sooryavanshi remained on the bench for both T20I matches.
- •India aims to retain in-form players for team balance.
- •Upcoming five-match T20I series in England could offer Sooryavanshi's debut.
- •Sooryavanshi is on track to break Sachin Tendulkar's age record for debut.
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"His omission has surprised many fans and former players. Former England captain Michael Vaughan had said after the first T20I that he "couldn't believe" India left out the teenager.
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