Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a ‘game-changer’, forced selectors to pick him in squad: BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar
Agarkar described Sooryavanshi as a "game-changer" and said that his performances compelled the selectors to pick him in the squad.
Agarkar described Sooryavanshi as a "game-changer" and said that his performances compelled the selectors to pick him in the squad.
India have opted for a strong blend of youth and experience for the Asian Games cricket event, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the selections.
The BCCI named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was included in all three squads.
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