Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi Deserves a Chance, Not at Cost of Top Order

Chetan Pujara praised the emergence of 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, noting that the youngster has earned his recent call‑up through strong domestic displays. However, Pujara cautioned that rewarding Vaibhav should not come at the expense of the senior top order. He said, "India cannot disrupt its established batting core to accommodate a debutant."

The former opener advocated for a balanced strategy, where Vaibhav could be rotated in when a senior player is rested, rather than being forced into the side by dropping an experienced teammate. This viewpoint aligns with his broader message of preserving the team’s rhythm ahead of the high‑stakes England encounter.

Pujara’s remarks also touched on the broader selection philosophy, urging the board to prioritize merit and team cohesion over headline‑grabbing experiments.