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The debate has once again heated up in the Indian cricket world regarding the new talent of the youth and their proper guidance. Former Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik have expressed their displeasure when young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi was removed from his natural opening slot and sent to bat at number 3 during the recently played match. Both the veteran players have directly raised questions on this strategic experiment of the team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Ashwin said in a very sharp tone that after coming on the pitch at number three, Vaibhav looked like a ‘fish out of water’ in the field and his natural game was completely affected. From the perspective of an experienced sports journalist, this new strategy of the Indian dressing room, instead of strengthening the self-confidence of the youth, seems to be suppressing their natural talent, which has now created a stir among the social media and cricket stalwarts.
After the match, R during his YouTube channel and sports show. Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik openly targeted the batting order planning of the team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir. Ashwin said that when a young batsman makes a name for himself with his explosive opening style at the domestic or junior level, then experimenting with him in international or pressure matches is putting his career at risk.
Dinesh Karthik also echoed Ashwin and said that batting at number three demands a different mental and technical ability. The new batsman has to come to the crease and build the innings immediately, whereas the player as an opener has the opportunity to take advantage of the powerplay. Karthik believes that coach Gambhir should avoid playing with the natural batting position of young players so that there is no hindrance in their development.
In this match, when India’s first wicket fell early and Vaibhav Suryavanshi entered the field at number three, it was clear from his body language that he was not comfortable in this new role. The player who is known for playing aggressive shots from the very first ball, struggled to time the ball and rotate the strike in the first few balls.
The bowlers took full advantage of his hesitation and kept him tied in the straight line of the stump. The result was that Vaibhav returned to the pavilion after playing irresponsible shots without making any major impact. Cricket analysts believe that when a young player is not given a chance at his favorable position, unnecessary mental pressure is created on him which affects both his technique and confidence.
Since becoming the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style and the changes being made in the batting order are being discussed a lot. Even before this, former players had raised objections about repeatedly changing the order of all-rounders and batsmen in many matches.
Experts say that flexibility is necessary in T20 and ODI formats, but when it comes to emerging players making records in the age of 13-14, they should be given a definite role. Due to frequent changes of position, young players are unable to understand what the team wants from them and they lose their natural aggression.
After this strong statement by Ashwin and Karthik, now the pressure has increased on the think tank of Team India to bring stability in the batting order in the upcoming series. Rising stars like Vaibhav Suryavanshi are being considered as the future of India, so it would be in the interest of Indian cricket to play him at his preferred opening slot.
Fans and former players have expressed hope that in the upcoming matches, coach Gambhir and the captain will reconsider this matter and give full opportunity to Vaibhav to start the innings so that he can show his aggressive batting skills without any pressure.