NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has defended the selection process after teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut, saying the board gives opportunities purely on merit.

AB de Villiers wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play. And that's the bottom line. | Cricket

Here's what BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla had to say about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not making his debut yet. | Cricket