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Ashwin Explains Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Remains on the Bench Behind Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma
- •Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Sanju Samson is currently doing just enough to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the Indian playing XI.
- •Ashwin emphasized that Abhishek Sharma is considered untouchable by the team management due to his proven match-winning abilities.
- •Abhishek recently proved his worth by scoring 69 runs off 30 balls to help India defeat the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I.
- •Ashwin praised Abhishek's recent consistency and ability to score runs on difficult pitches, indicating his career trajectory is moving upwards.
Key Questions Answered
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is missing out because the team management continues to back the established opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin noted that while the 15-year-old prodigy should eventually get his opportunity, he has to wait for his turn due to intense competition and Samson doing just enough to hold the spot.
Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Abhishek Sharma is "untouchable" because the team management believes he is an exceptional player who can single-handedly win matches for India on any given day. Ashwin praised Abhishek's style, grace, and ability to consistently score runs on difficult pitches over recent months.
India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third Twenty20 International match, a victory spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock of 69 runs off just 30 balls.
