Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Ex-India Star Questions Sooryavanshi Selection Amid Media Pressure
A former Indian cricket player spoke about a team selection decision.
He said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had received a lot of attention after an IPL season.
He thought that attention could have put pressure on the people choosing the team.
He also mentioned that Gautam Gambhir had called dropping Sanju Samson a very difficult decision.
The former player wondered whether Sooryavanshi's selection was based only on cricket.
He said other reasons may have played a part.
He shared these thoughts in a video on his YouTube channel.
An unnamed former India player questioned the reasons behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's selection.
He suggested media attention and hype after an IPL season may have influenced the decision.
He said Gautam Gambhir had described dropping Sanju Samson as a very difficult choice.
The former player said the decision may not have been based solely on cricket.
He made the comments in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
- Who
- An unnamed former India player commented on Gautam Gambhir, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson.
- What
- He suggested media pressure may have influenced Sooryavanshi's selection and said the decision may not have been purely cricketing.
- Where
- In a video on the former player's YouTube channel.
- Why
- He said Sooryavanshi attracted substantial media attention and hype after an IPL season, which could create pressure.
Media pressure may have influenced the selection
The decision may have had cricketing or other grounds
Basis for Sooryavanshi's selection
Media pressure may have influenced the selection
The former player speculated that hype and media attention may have shaped the decision.
The decision may have had cricketing or other grounds
The comments do not establish the actual reason for the selection; the former player acknowledged that a coach weighs many considerations and that other reasons could apply.
- Commentator
- An unnamed former India player
- Players discussed
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson
- Coach mentioned
- Gautam Gambhir
- Possible influence
- Media attention and hype after an IPL season
- Platform
- The former player's YouTube channel