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'Not good news': Ex-India star questions India's handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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'Not good news': Ex-India star questions India's handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticized the team management for dropping young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after only two matches. Kaif argues that consistent opportunities are essential for the development of young talent, especially after the series was already secured.

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It reflects ongoing debates regarding player selection policies and the grooming of future stars in Indian cricket.

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Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India's decision to leave Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the fourth T20I against New Zealand. He believes the young batter should have been given another opportunity, especially after India had already secured the series.Sooryavanshi played the second and third T20Is after Ishan Kishan was ruled out due to injury. However, when Kishan returned to the team, the youngster had to make way for him in the fourth match, which India lost.Kaif feels that giving Sooryavanshi a consistent run would have helped build his confidence. He also pointed out that India had already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead before the fourth match."Not good news for Sooryavanshi"Kaif believes that leaving out a young player after giving him just two opportunities is not the right approach."This is not good news for the player (not getting a consistent run). He is a potential superstar.

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