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The wait for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to make his India debut is getting longer with each passing game. The 15-year-old batting sensation, who earned the senior call-up after a record-breaking IPL season, was once again left on the sidelines as India stuck with their established top-order combination in the first T20I against England.
The situation has now gained even more attention as reports emerged from Manchester that Vaibhav Suryavanshi looked quite dejected during India’s training session at Old Trafford ahead of the second T20I. According to senior sports journalist Ankan Kar, the youngster spent a lot of time waiting for his chance to bat in the nets and despite being on the field for a long time, he was ultimately given only a brief opportunity.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi refused India debut
The left-handed batsman has tried almost everything possible to make his place in the Indian playing eleven.
The Rajasthan Royals opening batsman enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, scoring 776 runs in 16 matches at an average of 48.50 and an astonishing strike rate of 237.30. He finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer and won several awards.
Despite those performances, India have continued to keep him on the bench. Kishore was not given a chance to debut in either of the two T20 matches against Ireland. Many expected there to be a change against England, especially after India’s disappointing series loss in Ireland, but the team management once again prioritized the experienced opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the first T20I.
As a result, Suryavanshi remains uncapped despite being one of the most talked-about young cricketers in world cricket.
Journalist reveals Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s frustration in the nets
Senior sports journalist Ankan Kar provided an interesting update from India’s training session at Old Trafford and shed light on how Suryavanshi prepared ahead of the second T20I.
According to Kar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi waited for about one and a half hours before getting his chance to bat in the nets. During that period, he was seen spending time with the bat and ball, interacting with India’s fielding coach and taking part in fielding drills.
Kar pointed out that unlike Abhishek Sharma, who usually gets involved in the session through his spin bowling before batting later, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had no such role. After completing the fielding job, the youngster reportedly got fully dressed, donned his gloves and helmet, picked up his bat and headed towards the practice wicket.
However, even after being fully prepared, he had to wait for 30 to 40 minutes to get his chance.
When the chance finally came, Kar claimed that Suryavanshi batted only for 15 to 20 minutes. The journalist also observed that the young players did not appear to be in a good mood during the session.
While Carr admitted that he could not confirm the reason behind the teenager’s apparent disappointment, he said that the batsman certainly seemed unhappy based on what he saw at Old Trafford.
Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi debut for India in Manchester?
As the situation stands, the chances of Suryavanshi making his debut in the second T20 match seem unlikely. India showed signs of improvement with the bat in the rain-affected opening game, although ultimately there was no result. Abhishek Sharma continued his fine record with another impressive innings against England, while captain Shreyas Iyer also returned to form with a valuable half-century.
More importantly, India’s coaching staff has publicly endorsed the current top-order combination. Bowling coach Morne Morkel recently stressed the importance of showing confidence in proven performers and suggested that the team management does not intend to make unnecessary changes.
Sanju Samson’s recent scores have been disappointing, but the wicketkeeper-batsman remains a key member of India’s T20I setup. He was one of India’s standout performers during the T20 World Cup-winning campaign and also enjoyed a fantastic IPL season. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma is considered one of the most destructive T20 batsmen in the world currently.
With India likely to continue to support Samson and Abhishek at the top of the order, Vaibhav Suryavanshi may have to wait a little longer for his opportunity. However, considering his age, talent and recent performances, it seems only a matter of time that Kishore will finally get his long-awaited India cap.