{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Why India's red-hot top three could keep teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi waiting on the England tour",
  "summary": "Cheteshwar Pujara believes the in-form trio of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan leaves little room for Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the first T20 against England, though the rotation policy should hand the 15-year-old at least one game.",
  "content": "Ahead of India's five-match T20 International series in England, the loudest conversation in Indian cricket is about a 15-year-old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The series gets under way on July 11 at Chester-le-Street, and the question on everyone's mind is simple: will the teenage batting sensation be thrown straight into the playing eleven against a side as strong as England? Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has answered bluntly, arguing that with the trio that won the T20 World Cup still anchoring the top order, breaking into the first eleven will be extremely tough for Vaibhav, because the selectors and management have no reason to risk tinkering with a winning combination.\n\nNo room at the top\nPujara spoke openly about the strength and stability of India's top order. \"I don't see any change in India's top three, that is Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan,\" he said. \"Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are certain to be in the playing eleven for the first match. When you have a trio in this kind of form, the management is not going to take the risk of changing things.\" With the batting order in such destructive touch, it looks almost impossible for any newcomer, however gifted, to walk straight into the side.\n\nA debut in Ireland and the rotation factor\nPujara has not, however, written Vaibhav off for the rest of the series. Just before the England leg, India play a two-match T20 series against Ireland, beginning on June 26 in Belfast. Ireland are currently struggling with injuries, and Vaibhav is expected to make his international debut during that series. On his prospects in England, Pujara said India's rotation policy would work in the youngster's favour. \"As the series goes on and India starts rotating its players, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will definitely get a chance to play at least one game,\" he added. \"He is a player for the future, and easing him in gradually is the best strategy.\"\n\nPujara weighs in on Tilak Varma's slot\nDuring the same chat, Pujara also addressed the ongoing debate over the batting position of the team's newly appointed vice-captain, Tilak Varma. At the World Cup, Tilak played several match-winning knocks from the lower-middle order and was central to the title triumph. Praising his versatility, Pujara said, \"In my view, Tilak Varma is a batsman who certainly has the ability to bat in the top three. But at the same time, he has shown of late that he can be just as effective at No. 5 and No. 6. That flexibility is a huge plus point for Team India.\"\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For cricket fans: With Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan locked in as the top three, Vaibhav Suryavanshi may start the England series on the bench.\n• For Vaibhav's followers: The June 26 series against Ireland and India's rotation policy in England mean the youngster should still get his debut and at least one game.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When and where does the T20 series against England begin?\nThe five-match T20 International series starts on July 11 at Chester-le-Street.\n\n2. How old is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?\nVaibhav Suryavanshi is just 15 years old and is regarded as a young batting sensation.\n\n3. Who, according to Pujara, will make up India's top three?\nCheteshwar Pujara believes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan will remain India's top three batters.\n\n4. When could Vaibhav Suryavanshi make his international debut?\nHe is expected to debut in the two-match T20 series against Ireland, which begins on June 26 in Belfast.\n\n5. Will Vaibhav get no chance at all in the England series?\nPujara says the rotation policy means Vaibhav should get to play at least one match as the series progresses.\n\n6. What did Pujara say about Tilak Varma's batting position?\nPujara feels Tilak Varma can bat in the top three but is equally effective at No. 5 and No. 6, and that flexibility is a big plus for the team.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/inglainda-daure-para-debyu-ke-lie-aura-intajara-karana-para-sakata-hai-15-sala-ke-vaibhav-suryavanshi-ko-pujara-ne-samajhaya-tima--2969",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-25",
  "tags": [
    "Vaibhav Suryavanshi",
    "Cheteshwar Pujara",
    "Team India",
    "T20 Series",
    "England Tour",
    "Tilak Varma",
    "Sanju Samson"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}