NEW DELHI: India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed surprise over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's omission from the T20I series against Ireland, saying the teenage batting sensation should have been handed his international debut before the tougher assignment in England.

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed speculation about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, emphasizing that India won't rush him and will prioritize team balance.

Dinesh Karthik predicted that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will set international cricket alight whenever he makes his debut. | Cricket

India faces England in a crucial five-match T20I series, aiming to rebound from a disappointing defeat to Ireland. All eyes are on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose…