‘Send him home’: Ex-cricketer's blunt message to Gambhir over Sooryavanshi
Aakash Chopra has voiced his concerns regarding India’s choice to omit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the lineup for the fourth T20I. He stressed the importance of clear communication about Sooryavanshi's position and future with the team. Although he had previously shown strong performance, Sooryavanshi was dropped upon Ishan Kishan’s return. Chopra suggests that if Sooryavanshi is not a priority, he…
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over India's decision to drop young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the fourth T20I against New Zealand. Chopra believes that Sooryavanshi should not be considered only as a substitute player, and if he is unlikely to receive regular playing opportunities, it would be better for him to return to domestic cricket and gain more batting experience.
Sooryavanshi managed to get chances in the second and third T20Is after Ishan Kishan was injured, scoring 4 and 45 respectively, before being replaced by Kishan in the fourth match. Chopra pointed out that the fourth T20I was a predetermined game and questioned the decision to leave Sooryavanshi out, suggesting that if he is only played when another player is unavailable, he should be sent home and focus on first-class cricket instead.
He called for the team management to clarify their thinking and provide a roadmap regarding Sooryavanshi's role, adding that while a plan may already exist, there has been little public communication about it.
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