Future India captain? Selector explains why 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain
TOI Sports Desk | July 31, 2026 3:54 PM CST
The selection of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone's vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy has surprised many, but the selectors insist it's a calculated step toward grooming future leadership.
With Ishan Kishan leading the side, Sooryavanshi's role is designed to accelerate his growth, not overwhelm him with responsibility. Selector Pravanjan Mullick clarified that the teenager isn't being thrown into captaincy; he's being prepared for it.
Given his past leadership stints with Bihar and India's U-19 team, the move aims to mature him further. Mullick even hinted at a bold possibility: "Who knows, one day he could become India's captain."
While critics question the decision, the selectors stand united, believing that nurturing young talent today is the key to building India's cricketing future tomorrow.
With Ishan Kishan leading the side, Sooryavanshi's role is designed to accelerate his growth, not overwhelm him with responsibility. Selector Pravanjan Mullick clarified that the teenager isn't being thrown into captaincy; he's being prepared for it.
Given his past leadership stints with Bihar and India's U-19 team, the move aims to mature him further. Mullick even hinted at a bold possibility: "Who knows, one day he could become India's captain."
While critics question the decision, the selectors stand united, believing that nurturing young talent today is the key to building India's cricketing future tomorrow.
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