Sooryavanshi posts two-word message after sitting out 4 straight matches
Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench for India's T20I series against the West Indies. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the decision to stick with established players, though he assured the young talent that he will receive a longer run once he gets his opportunity.
Why it matters
The management of young talent versus experienced players is a critical aspect of team development in professional sports.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has remained on the bench for all four T20Is against the West Indies, with India preferring the opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma.India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the current opening pair, saying dropping either Samson or Abhishek to accommodate Sooryavanshi would be unfair. He pointed to Samson’s ability and past performances, including his Player of the Tournament award at the World Cup."I think Samson showed what he is capable of. Someone doesn't become Player Of The Tournament in the World Cup without having talent, so he has done enough.
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