Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged patience over 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut, saying the youngster should not be rushed into the Indian team. Ashwin backed the team management's decision to retain World Cup-winning opening pair Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the first T20I against Ireland. He argued that if Sooryavanshi is to make his debut, it should come during a tour like Zimbabwe, where regular T20 openers may not be available.

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The India coach praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent, but stopped short of confirming whether the teenager will feature in the series opener. | Cricket