The 15-year-old batting sensation got an opportunity after Ishan Kishan was ruled out through injury, but India decided against disturbing the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. However, the move backfired as Vaibhav could face only 8 balls for 4 runs at Hagley Oval.
The former Indian batter has pointed out that had Vaibhav opened the innings, India might have needed to rearrange the lineup again when Kishan returned to the playing XI. Earlier, R Ashwin questioned India's decision to bat Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 3.
Mohammad Kaif defends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after No.3 setback
The cricket pandit also pointed out that Sooryavanshi had a record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign, where he won the Orange Cap a few months ago. However, the left-hander had a tough time in England but made a big impact on the Zimbabwe tour.
The cricket pandit further added, “It will be unfair if we judge Vaibhav by an innings or two right now, given the phase he is going through. He won the Orange Cap a few months ago in the IPL. He was in great form but had to wait for a spot. For someone who is not used to waiting, who has been playing regularly, it has been stop-and-start.”
Mohammad Kaif sends clear message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over batting flexibility
He reiterated that India made a sensible choice by keeping the existing combination intact, as changing the batting order for Sooryavanshi could have created further problems.
Kaif signed off by saying, “This is a format where a lot of players adjust, even in different positions. Take Naman Dhir itself. That flexibility has to be there. I am sure it would have been tough after not playing and going directly to number three. But thinking from the management's perspective, if Ishan is fit, he comes back at three. So, it was definitely the right call. We have to see what Vaibhav can do when he gets more chances.”
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