The Times of India

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench: Why India's bold T20I vision feels incomplete

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's omission from the first T20I against Afghanistan has reignited India's biggest selection debate: experience versus explosive potential. While Sanju Samson failed to capitalise on his opportunity in England, the 15-year-old's remarkable Zimbabwe series and India's long-term attacking philosophy make a compelling case for persistence. The real question is whether India will truly back the talent it fast-tracked.