15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can debut for India on England tour. As per safety rules, they will get the facility of separate changing room. Know what is the reason?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s name is increasingly being discussed in the world of cricket. The 15-year-old talented batsman from Bihar has recently been included in the Indian team for the first time. He is traveling with the team for the upcoming white-ball tour of England. If he gets a chance in the first T20 International to be played against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, he will become India’s youngest international cricketer. Along with this, he can also break the long standing record of great batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
Might get a chance to debut in India-Ireland T20 series
Before the 5-match T20 series against England starting next week, the Indian team will play two T20 International matches against Ireland. These matches are being seen as the possible international debut of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. If the team management gives him a chance, he can achieve a big achievement in his career and add a new chapter in the history of Indian cricket.
Arrangement of separate changing rooms due to ECB and ICC rules
According to the report of British newspaper The Guardian, in view of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age, special arrangements have been made for him on his tour to England. According to ICC safety rules and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) policies, players under the age of 16 cannot share changing rooms with adult players. For this reason, separate changing rooms will be arranged for Suryavanshi at every match venue. The ECB and BCCI will work together to ensure that all safety and security regulations are strictly followed.
Parents will stay with Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The report also states that Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s parents will be present with him during the entire tour. His parents will stay with the team players in the same hotel where the Indian team will stay. This facility is not given under normal circumstances, but in view of the young age of the player, special permission has been given this time. The move is aimed at ensuring that the young player continues to receive family support and emotional support.
What did the ECB say on the security arrangements?
The ECB said in a statement to The Guardian that this is an ICC event, so ICC security and protection rules apply. In some cases, security-related responsibilities can be directly handled by the ICC. The ECB also clarified that its “Safe Hands” policy remains in place at all times and player safety is the top priority. According to the board, the cricket regulator is in constant touch with the Team Liaison Officer of the Indian team to better understand the player needs and safety expectations in the United Kingdom.
Safeguarding risk assessment will be done at every venue
ECB said that the County Safeguarding Officer and Team Liaison Officer present at each cricket ground are working together. Their aim is to ensure that all facilities, including changing rooms, meet safety standards. For this, detailed “safeguarding risk assessment” is being done at every venue, so that any kind of security related problem can be avoided. The ECB also said that the constant presence of a player’s parents strengthens the security system and provides additional care and support to the young player.
There is a difference between the rules of India and England
Provision of separate changing rooms for players under the age of 16 is considered common practice in sports organizations in England. However, no such clear rule is seen in India. This is why Vaibhav Suryavanshi used the team facilities normally with other Rajasthan Royals players during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now special arrangements are being made for them on the England tour under local rules and ICC guidelines, so that both their safety and convenience can be ensured.