‘Give Sooryavanshi harsh truth’: Ex-cricketer explains Gambhir, management’s approach
Former cricketer Murali Kartik has defended the Indian team management's decision to keep 15-year-old talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the senior playing XI. He argues that the current opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma has earned their spot through consistent performance.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between nurturing young talent and maintaining the stability of an established, high-performing sports team.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s continued absence from India’s playing XI has left fans frustrated, but former India spinner Murali Kartik believes there is little reason for the team management to rush the 15-year-old into the side when the established opening options are performing well.Despite being named Player of the Series during India’s tour of Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi did not feature in the subsequent T20I series against Afghanistan and West Indies. The teenage batter is also yet to make his senior India debut on home soil, even as his performances in the IPL have made him one of the country’s most talked-about young talents.His absence has become a talking point at India’s home matches, with supporters hoping to see him play.
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