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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Told To Wait As India Backs Abhishek Sharma And Sanju Samson
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News18•18-10-2026, 00:00
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Told To Wait As India Backs Abhishek Sharma And Sanju Samson
- •India captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his opportunity as the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson remain indispensable.
- •Sooryavanshi had a breakthrough IPL 2026 season scoring 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals, earning him a maiden T20I call-up.
- •Despite winning Player of the Series in Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi has featured in only eight T20Is due to limited chances.
- •Sanju Samson reinforced his position with 168 runs at a strike rate of 195.34 during the recent series against West Indies.
- •Iyer advised Sooryavanshi to focus on his processes and maintain a positive mindset rather than worrying about immediate selection.
Key Questions Answered
India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer stated that current openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson won the T20 World Cup and have been consistently scoring runs, making them indispensable.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a breakthrough IPL 2026 season playing for the Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 776 runs and swept the major batting accolades.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has featured in just eight T20I matches so far, with his opportunities remaining limited despite being named Player of the Series in Zimbabwe.
