Future India captain? Selector explains why Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain
15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named vice-captain of the East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy. Selectors emphasize that the move is intended to foster his leadership development rather than impose immediate pressure.
Why it matters
The decision highlights a strategic investment in youth talent development within the Indian cricket ecosystem.
NEW DELHI: The decision to name 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has raised eyebrows across the cricketing world, but the selectors believe they are investing in the future of Indian cricket.With experienced wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan appointed captain, Sooryavanshi's elevation as deputy is not being viewed as an immediate leadership burden but as an opportunity to accelerate his development as a cricketer.One member of the East Zone selection committee explained the thinking behind the move, saying the teenager was not being handed the captaincy but was being prepared for greater responsibilities in the future. "He has not been made the captain. He has only been made the vice-captain. The captain is Ishan Kishan. Besides, Ishan is a wicketkeeper, so he will be actively involved throughout the day. It is not as though Vaibhav will be captaining the team all day.
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