The Times of India reports that 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after a meteoric rise, now faces a period of waiting on the bench in international cricket. Head coach Gautam Gambhir is backing Sanju Samson for the West Indies T20Is, leaving Sooryavanshi to navigate the bench.
Why it matters
Followers will see that despite his rapid rise, Sooryavanshi will be sidelined while the team selects Sanju Samson for upcoming T20Is.
Key facts
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old.
- He is described as a teenage sensation.
- He has had a meteoric rise in cricket.
- He is currently waiting on the bench in international cricket.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir is backing Sanju Samson for the West Indies T20Is.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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