Former Indian teacher Ravi Shastri he asked Team IndiaThe decision to keep young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI despite including him in the Ireland and England T20 squads. The 15-year-old batsman, who has brought a lot of excitement after his success in IPLhe is due to make his international debut after missing both Ireland’s matches and the first T20I against England.Speaking at the first telecast of the first India-England T20I, Shastri said the youngster should have been given a chance in the Ireland match, especially considering the circumstances. They believe that Vaibhav has already shown his mettle against top players and he should not have to wait much longer. “He should play in Ireland. That’s a very slow and destructive way; he would have hit the roof like a small place. He should have played there. I don’t know if he will play here. I don’t know if he will play with him, but get him as soon as you can. He has beaten everyone in the IPL. What kind of a fast bowler have you left him? You are making him sit under the bench.”
‘He’s the X-factor’
Shastri also emphasized that Vaibhav’s fearless and youthful approach can give India a huge advantage at the top of the order. According to the former coach, a youngster’s strong hitting can help set up strong attacks and create interest in the middle.“They have to play him because he is an X-factor. He has no baggage. He is 15 years old and very happy with his youth. He is fearless. If he plays 2-3 overs in the beginning, he gives a start so the middle order can benefit. So, we have to find a place for him, soon,” added Shastri.Vaibhav was also left out of India’s playing XI for the first T20I against England, which was abandoned due to rain. It remains to be seen whether the team management will give the youngster his long-awaited international debut in the remaining matches of the series.
