India, July 31 -- Much has already been said about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's elevation to vice-captaincy in domestic cricket. Earlier this week, the East Zone selectors named him Ishan Kishan's deputy for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The confirmation of the call led to polarised opinions on social media, and several fans and experts came out publicly, saying that giving the youngster responsibility at such a young age would not reflect well on him.

Sooryavanshi was named the vice-captain just days after his Player of the Series win in Zimbabwe, where he returned with 151 runs in three matches, with his highest score being 81 in the third and final T20I.

However, East Zone selector Pravanjan Mullick has now defended the move to appoint him a...