India, July 3 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for his India debut continues, even as the clamour for his inclusion grows louder. The 15-year-old batting sensation remained on the sidelines during the T20I series against Ireland and was once again left out of the playing XI for the opening match against England. Despite his continued absence, the excitement around him has not faded. Fresh off a sensational IPL season, Sooryavanshi has earned widespread backing from former cricketers and experts, many of whom believe he deserves an opportunity sooner rather than later. With expectations building and India's top order under scrutiny, the teenager's long-awaited debut appears to be only a matter of time.

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