‘Let him serve the team’: R Ashwin gives massive statement on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut delay | Cricket News
There has been considerable buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad, with many expecting the teenage sensation to make his international debut in the series opener against Ireland. However, the team management chose to retain their World Cup winning opening pair Saint Samson and Abhishek Sharmaleaving Sooryavanshi on the bench.Former Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin supported the decision, urging fans to be patient with the youngster’s development rather than rushing into the playing XI. According to Ashwin, there is immense value in learning from the side before stepping onto the international stage.India, meanwhile, suffered a disappointing start to the series under the new captain Shreyas Iyerlosing to Ireland for the first time in T20I history. It was also India’s first T20I since lifting the T20 World Cup. As the Men in Blue look to bounce back in the second T20I, Ashwin shared his thoughts on why Sooryavanshi should continue to bide his time.Ravi Ashwin said on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat:“Please, everyone, think about the game with some wisdom. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened together, and Sanju batted very well in the World Cup. If you bench one of them to play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, what’s the point of calling this a team game?”“We know that we all want to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play. We are all fans, and he is a great entertainer. But not at any cost. There is value in sitting outside and watching the game as well. Let him serve the team, help, even carry water. There is a lot to learn from that experience. A great player does not become one overnight. Sachin Tendulkar. But if he spends some time outside the playing XI first, he will gain empathy and a better understanding of the team’s environment. He has a long and illustrious career ahead of him. Sitting out is also a role,” added Ashwin.
Ireland stun World T20 champions India by 34 runs
Ireland scripted history with their first win over India in T20I cricket, defeating the reigning T20 World Cup champions by 34 runs in the opening T20I in Belfast.Asked to bat first, Ireland recovered from 36/3 thanks to captain Lorcan Tucker’s half-century and Gareth Delany’s explosive 49 to post a competitive 182/9. Harshit Rana was India’s leading bowler with 3/24, while Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claimed two wickets each.In reply, India got off to a flying start as Abhishek Sharma smashed a 20-ball fifty, but the visitors suffered a dramatic batting collapse after his dismissal. Matt Hollard (3/28) and Matthew Humphreys (3 wickets) starred with the ball as India were bowled out for 148 in 18.5 overs. Irish debutant Jai Moondra also made an immediate impact dismissing Sanju Samson with his first ball in international cricket.
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