​Not Ready for International Cricket: Indian Fans Frustrated as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fails in Third Straight T20I Against England
Cricket News
Key Takeaways:
– Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed again by Jofra Archer, trapped for 15 off 10 balls in the third T20I.
– The teenage prodigy showed a brief flash of brilliance before falling early in the powerplay for the third consecutive match.
– Fans are questioning India’s decision to accelerate his international debut.
Jofra Archer once again proved too hot for the Rajasthan Royals teammate, delivering a short ball that dismissed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a 10-ball 15 in Bristol. It marked the second consecutive match in which the England pace ace has ended the teenager’s innings early. After accumulating 27 runs across his first two T20I appearances, Sooryavanshi’s stint in the third game ended swiftly when he holed out to mid-on off a Archer delivery in the third over.
Following India’s decision to bat first after winning the toss under Shreyas Iyer, Sooryavanshi took six deliveries to find his footing. He eventually found the boundary by deftly guiding a back-of-length ball from Josh Tongue to the fence at deep extra cover, then upper-cutting the very next delivery for a six over deep fine leg. He had already struck four sixes across his first two outings, and he added just one more before his demise.
Archer, who has previously spoken about bowling to the youngster in Rajasthan Royals’ nets, appeared to apply insights gleaned from those sessions, repeatedly targeting the deck with short balls. Similar to his dismissal in the second match—where a comparable delivery looped off the glove to the keeper—Sooryavanshi again attempted the pull but failed to control it, sending a straightforward catch to mid-on.
The recurring dismissals drew a flood of criticism on social media, with many questioning whether the teenager had been fast-tracked into international cricket before he was truly ready. Fans’ reactions included:
– @join2manish: “Looks like boss baby is not really ready for the international stage. Did we really hurry? Ashwin anna ko light nai lena, his analysis is always on point.”
– @Shreyasian96: “Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not ready for international cricket. Thank You 🙏”
– @losblancos004: “Vaibhav Sooryavanshi isn’t ready for International Cricket yet, especially pacing his innings.”
– @Pran__07: “Yah Vaibhav Sooryavanshi isn’t ready for the big stage just yet. #ENGvIND.”
– @rushiii_12: “Did we rush Vaibhav Suryavanshi into the Indian team too soon? Maybe he still wasn’t ready for international cricket. It’s important to give him a little more time.”
There’s also controversy surrounding broader commentary on Sooryavanshi’s early career, including Atherton’s critique framing bowlers’ roles in the IPL and how that perspective intersects with his progression to international cricket.
Fans continue to debate whether fast-tracking young talents like Sooryavanshi helps or harms India’s longer-term prospects. The discourse reflects a wider debate about patience, development pathways, and the balance between nurturing talent and seizing immediate opportunities in a high-pressure format like international T20 cricket. As Sooryavanshi seeks to prove his worth on the international stage, many supporters hope for a measured approach that prioritizes growth and confidence-building in the weeks and months ahead.