'It doesn't work like that': Coach keeps suspense over Sooryavanshi's chances in XI
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has addressed speculation regarding the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming T20I against New Zealand. Kotak emphasized that team selection is based on strategic management decisions rather than social media pressure.
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This highlights the growing tension between public opinion on social media and professional sports management in the digital age.
NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has kept the suspense alive over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's chances of playing in the second T20I against New Zealand, insisting that the team management's selection decisions must be viewed in the larger interest of the side. With Ishan Kishan ruled out of Saturday's match due to injury, the 15-year-old batting sensation could be in contention, but Kotak backed current openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma.Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain during India's four-wicket victory in the series opener. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress.Sooryavanshi, who has been on the sidelines since the Asian Games, is among the possible options as India prepare to face New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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