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First in the T20 matches against Ireland and then against England, the Indian team did not give a chance to young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Not only him or his family, but also the cricket fans around the world are waiting for Vaibhav’s debut. But this has not happened yet and that is why everyone is angry at him, including former Indian coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri jokingly said that if Vaibhav had been fielded in Ireland, he would have beaten the bowlers and taken off his pants.
Who caught everyone’s attention by debuting in IPL 2025 Vaibhav Suryavanshi Broke many records in the last season itself. While playing for Rajasthan Royals, just 15 year old Vaibhav created history with the most runs, most sixes and fastest strike rate. Only after this he was selected in Team India for the first time. But this explosive opener has had to watch the match sitting on the bench in all the three matches played so far on this tour.
‘Vaibhav would have taken the pants off the Irish bowlers’
Common and special fans are angry on this issue and are angry at the team management. Experts are also surprised. Shastri did not look happy when Vaibhav did not make his debut in the first T20 against England in Chester-le-Street. While talking to the broadcaster, Shastri said, “He should have been played in Ireland only. He was such a slow wicket that he would hit the ball in the roof. There is also a small ground. He would have taken off his pants and given it in his hand. He should have been played there. Play him as quickly as you can. You have beaten everyone in the IPL, which fast bowler have you left out. You are keeping him sitting on the bench.”
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Ravi Shastri’s brutally honest take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 💬
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When will Team India exempt Vaibhav?
Not only Ravi Shastri, but former South African star and AB de Villiers himself, who blows the bowlers’ senses with his explosive batting, also does not agree with the Indian team. De Villiers asked when will the Indian team finally free Vaibhav? Like Shastri, De Villiers also said that the Ireland series was a good opportunity for Vaibhav to step into international cricket. He disagreed with the views of Indian assistant coach Ten Deschate and said that the way the 15-year-old opener went through the IPL, it was the right time to field him against a team like Ireland.
