India, July 4 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first international innings lasted only 10 balls, but it was enough to show why India have taken the punt on him - and also why the ride is unlikely to be smooth straight away.

The 15-year-old was dismissed for 14 on debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, stumped by Jos Buttler off Will Jacks after charging down the track and missing the ball completely. On paper, it was a small score. In feel, it was something more layered: jittery, yes, but never overwhelmed.

Sooryavanshi did not walk out looking like a teenager trying to survive international cricket. He walked out looking like a teenager who had already made peace with the risk of failing in public. That distinction matters....