Goa, July 31 -- Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has raised concerns over the decision to appoint teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the vice-captain of the East Zone team for the upcoming 2026-27 Duleep Trophy season.

The East Zone selectors surprised many by naming the 15-year-old as deputy to captain Ishan Kishan, handing the young batter a significant leadership role despite his limited experience in red-ball cricket. While several fans and cricket experts hailed the move as a show of confidence in one of India's brightest young talents, others questioned whether the decision had come too early.

Sooryavanshi's inclusion in the East Zone squad itself marked another milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks, followi...