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Iyer: Youngster Must Wait for His T20I Chance
18 Oct
Summary
- Shreyas Iyer supported benching Vaibhav Suryavanshi for T20Is.
- Iyer emphasized current openers' consistent performance.
- Team India faces a grueling schedule with travel to New Zealand.
Team India captain Shreyas Iyer has publicly supported the decision to not play 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the recent T20I series against the West Indies. Iyer stated that Suryavanshi must be patient, as the team's established openers have been consistently performing well. The young player is advised to maintain his process and mindset while waiting for his turn.
The Indian team has a demanding schedule ahead, flying directly to New Zealand for a five-match T20I series commencing on October 22, followed by ODIs and Tests. Iyer acknowledged the challenges of constant travel and recovery but expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt quickly to new conditions.
Shreyas Iyer is also slated to captain India in the latter half of the ODI series in New Zealand, with Shubman Gill leading the initial matches before being rested for Test series preparation.
