Aakash Chopra said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not find a place in India’s T20I squad soon, citing limited spots because established top‑order batters are performing consistently. He suggested that if Sooryavanshi remains on the bench, he could be released to play in the Ranji Trophy. Chopra also defended Tilak Varma, saying criticism of Varma’s performance is unwarranted.
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Fans would want to know his chances of playing for India’s T20I side and possible shift to domestic cricket.
Key facts
- Chopra described dropping Sooryavanshi as "heartbreaking, but no other way."
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