Former Indian batsman Subramaniam Badrinath has urged the Indian team management to consider handing over the teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi His international debut in the ongoing T20I series against England. 15-year-old earns his first national call-up after sensational performance ipl 2026 campaign, but despite remarkable form in international cricket has not yet been included in India’s playing eleven.
Speaking with Badrinath on his YouTube channel CricIt, Badrinath explained that he believes the left-handed opening batsman should be included in the team as soon as possible, even if it means replacing an established player.
Subramaniam Badrinath supported Vaibhav Suryavanshi in place of Sanju Samson.
Badrinath stressed that timing is important in a cricketer’s career and believes India should take advantage of Suryavanshi’s confidence after his exceptional IPL season. Rajasthan Royals (RR) The youngster scored 776 runs in just 16 matches and became the tournament’s leading run-scorer and Player of the Tournament, yet remained on the bench during the Ireland series and the opening T20I against England.
Former Indian batsman also threw light Sanju Samson’s A prolonged period of weak form in T20Is suggests it gives the selectors something to think about. Making his point, Badrinath clarified that he was not advocating Samson’s permanent removal, but felt the management should seriously consider rewarding Suryavanshi’s excellent form.
“Timing is very important for a player to be in form. He should be given a chance when he is in the form of his life. There is no point in playing him when he is not in form. Confidence is everything in the game and he is full of confidence at the moment. So he must play. Also, we should not forget that Sanju Samson has been failing since the T20 World Cup. He has not done anything good since the World Cup. However, I am leaving Samson out. Not advocating doing so, but it is a matter to think when in-form Suryavanshi is sitting out. Badrinath said.
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India’s recent batting struggles strengthen Badrinath’s argument
Badrinath pointed out India’s lack of attacking intent during the recently concluded T20I series irelandWhere the Men in Blue suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat after posting below-average scores of 148 and 153. According to him, India’s struggles with the bat make an even stronger case for introducing an aggressive opening batsman like Suryavanshi, who has built a reputation for fearless strokeplay.
“There was a lack of intent with the bat in the two defeats against Ireland. This has become a big reason for Team India to play Vaibhav Suryavanshi.” Badrinath commented.
India showed encouraging signs in the first T20 match against England, scoring 189 runs before the result was washed out due to continuous rain. With the second T20I to be played in Manchester on July 4, all eyes will be on the team selection to see if the highly rated teenager finally gets a chance to make his international debut.
