Three matches after finishing as Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup, Sanju Samson found himself on the bench as he watched 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut in his place at Old Trafford on Saturday. Samson was left out after failing to get going in three successive innings.
India did not specify the reason behind the change to their playing XI for the second T20I against England. The spotlight, however, was firmly on Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest Indian cricketer to play an international match.
While Sooryavanshi was the centre of attention, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu hoped Samson would get another opportunity and fight his way back into the playing XI.
“Let’s spare a thought for Sanju Samson.. very happy to see Vaibhav make his debut and it deserves a celebration but let’s not forget that Sanju was the man of the tournament in the t20 world cup just 3 t20 games ago. I just hope he comes back strong and also wish Vaibhav a very long and a record shattering career,” Rayudu posted on X.
