Social media doesn’t decide playing XI: Gautam Gambhir explains Vaibhav Sooryavanshi snub in T20Is

India head coach Gautam Gambhir recently explained why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chances as he continues to back the opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in T20Is.

New Delhi: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir recently explained why teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might have to wait for his chances in international cricket despite his incredible talent and red-hot form. The 15-year-old has become the cynosure of all eyes ever since his record-breaking IPL 2026 for the Rajasthan Royals.

Sooryavanshi made his T20I debut for India in England earlier this year on the back of his stellar IPL campaign. However, he has failed to cement his spot in the team and is currently the third-choice opener behind Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, who continue to be backed by the team management.

Sooryavanshi didn’t feature in India’s playing XI in any of the three matches of their recently concluded T20I series against Afghanistan at home, with Abhishek and Samson opening the batting. Gambhir said India will........

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