Gambhir tells teenage Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘he has to wait’ for senior India chances
Cricket
India coach Gautam Gambhir on September 18, 2026, told teenage Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “he has to wait” for senior-team opportunities amid discussions around the England series.
Gambhir said established players' consistent performances should precede new talent entering the squad.
He described Sanju Samson's exclusion from the England series as a difficult coaching decision. Samson repaid faith with half-centuries and Abhishek Sharma achieved a record score, and Gambhir said the team prioritised the World Cup winning opening combination for consistency.
