Former India spinner Murali Kartik said India should have opened Vaibhav Sooryavanshi instead of sending him at No. 3 against New Zealand, where Sooryavanshi made four runs. Kartik added that experienced Sanju Samson handled the middle order and suggested Shivam Dube could replace the injured Ishan Kishan if middle‑order support was needed.
Why it matters
Samson’s follower would note that Kartik praised his middle‑order role while questioning Sooryavanshi’s batting position.
Key facts
- Former India spinner Murali Kartik made the criticism.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old.
Evidence
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