Gambhir to decide Sooryavanshi's Duleep Trophy final place
BCCI directs seniors into domestic cricket while Gambhir weighs Sooryavanshi's Duleep final availability.
The BCCI has told senior players to feature in domestic cricket while Gautam Gambhir decides whether 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays in the Duleep Trophy final. Sooryavanshi scored 92 and 40 to help East Zone reach the final after a 13-year gap.
The board is monitoring his development after his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals and early India T20I appearances. Officials want to build a sustainable international career rather than rush him through every format.
His participation in the final depends on Gambhir's assessment of his workload and readiness for red-ball cricket at this stage.
CricHubb Take
The decision on Sooryavanshi is not about one player but about the BCCI's broader choice between short-term gain and long-term durability. If he plays, the message is that red-ball exposure remains essential. If he is rested, the board signals that white-ball workload now takes priority even for the most promising talent.