India, July 1 -- For the second match in a row, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI as the team slumped to a 0-2 series defeat against Ireland, a result Sunil Gavaskar described as the lowest point in the history of Indian cricket. Sooryavanshi's omission from both games, especially against an opposition many believed was ideal for the 15-year-old to begin his international career, raised eyebrows, with several former cricketers questioning the team management's selection calls.

In time, the management clarified its stance, stating that, like everyone else, Sooryavanshi would have to wait for his opportunity. However, former BCCI selector Sarandeep Singh is not convinced that the teenager should simply sit in the dugo...