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Sitanshu Kotak takes aim at fans and experts demanding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India selection

India's touring squad in New Zealand commenced the five-match T20I series with a victory by successfully chasing down a target of 226. Despite the winning start, attention has turned to teenage prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and whether the fifteen-year-old will receive playing time during the matches.

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed the external pressure surrounding the young player, noting that the team management is protecting him while established options like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma occupy the opening and top-order slots. Kotak criticized the intense public hype urging immediate selection, suggesting that the pressure has been unfair to both the teenager and performing teammates.

He added that the youngster has developed greater maturity regarding the current lineup, understanding that the in-form squad members cannot be dropped.

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