Former head coach of India Ravi Shastri Questioned indian teamDespite including teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the squad for the T20 series between Ireland and England, the decision was made to leave him out of the starting XI. The 15-year-old batting prodigy has sparked excitement with his stellar performance in the tournament intense pulsed lightHe is yet to make his international debut after missing all of Ireland’s matches and the first T20I against England.Shastri said during the live broadcast of the first T20I match between India and England that the youngster should be given a chance in the Ireland series, especially considering the current situation. He believes Vaibhav has proven his ability against top bowlers and should not wait too long. “He should play in Ireland. It is a slow and soft track; he will hit the roof because it is a small ground. He has to play there. I don’t know if he will play here. I am not sure if they will play him but play him as soon as possible. He has beaten everyone in the IPL. Which fast bowler has he left behind? You bench him and play,” Shastri said.
“He’s an X factor”
Shastri further emphasized that Vaibhav’s fearlessness and youthful attitude can provide India with a major advantage in the lead. The former coach said the teenager’s aggressive batting style could help build strong totals and create momentum in the midfield.“They should play him because he is an So, we have to find a place for him, the sooner the better,” Shastri added.Vaibhav was once again left out of the starting XI for India’s first T20I against England, which was eventually abandoned due to rain. It remains to be seen whether the team management will allow the teenager to make his long-awaited international debut for the remainder of the series.
