Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Engineer Recommends Sooryavanshi for ODI Opener
A former Indian cricketer named Farokh Engineer thinks that a young player called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should start batting first in One Day International (ODI) cricket matches with Rohit Sharma.
He believes Shubman Gill, who usually opens with Rohit, should move to bat at number four.
Engineer says Sooryavanshi did well in recent matches against Zimbabwe and can help the team score more runs.
He also thinks the team should keep Sooryavanshi because he is a good player who can win matches.
Engineer advises not to change Sooryavanshi's natural playing style too much.
Farokh Engineer suggests Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should open in ODIs with Rohit Sharma.
Shubman Gill should move to bat at No. 4.
Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs with two fifties against Zimbabwe.
Engineer believes Sooryavanshi can win more matches for India.
The team should not over-coach Sooryavanshi and let him play naturally.
- Who
- Farokh Engineer, former India cricketer
- What
- Recommends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to open in ODIs
- When
- July 27
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen the batting lineup and win more matches
Sooryavanshi as Opener
Gill as Opener
Batting Position
Sooryavanshi as Opener
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should open alongside Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill moving to No. 4.
Gill as Opener
Shubman Gill should continue opening with Rohit Sharma, maintaining the current batting order.
- Player
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Series Performance
- 151 runs, two fifties against Zimbabwe
- Recommended Position
- Opener
- Current Opening Pair
- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
- Suggested Middle Order
- Virat Kohli at No. 3, Shubman Gill at No. 4
