Former India coach Ravi Shastri has questioned the team's decision to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI for the Ireland and England T20 series. Shastri believes the young batting prodigy, who impressed in the IPL, should have been given a chance, especially in Ireland, calling him an 'X-factor' with no fear.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed surprise at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exclusion from the playing XI for T20 series against Ireland and England, despite his IPL success. Shastri believes the young prodigy's X-factor and fearless approach warrant an immediate debut.
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the opening T20I. Varun Chakaravarthy returns from injury, while England rests Archer and Tongue. Both captains expressed confidence in their teams.
India captain Shreyas Iyer remained tight-lipped about teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential debut against England, emphasizing support for the T20 World Cup winners. Iyer also reflected on India's T20I series loss to Ireland, citing adaptation challenges to Belfast's unique conditions.
India captain Shreyas Iyer remained tight-lipped about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential debut against England, emphasizing support for the T20 World Cup-winning squad. Iyer also reflected on India's T20I series loss to Ireland, citing adaptation challenges.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India's T20I team for the upcoming Ireland series, marking his return to national leadership. Head coach Gautam Gambhir congratulated him, and Iyer outlined his vision for a united, supportive, and fearless team culture.
