Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Gambhir Says Vaibhav Must Wait As Samson Gets Backing
Gautam Gambhir talked about why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not playing yet.
He said Vaibhav has a lot of talent.
However, another player, Samson, has performed well for many years.
Because of that, Samson is currently ahead in the team.
Gambhir said Vaibhav has only recently joined the team.
He believes Vaibhav will get his chance later.
When that happens, Vaibhav will be given more than one opportunity.
Gambhir made these comments after the team won its Afghanistan series.
Gautam Gambhir said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his opportunity.
Gambhir praised Sooryavanshi’s talent and potential.
He said players with years of strong performances are ahead of newcomers.
Gambhir backed Samson after the Afghanistan series win.
He said Sooryavanshi would receive a longer run whenever selected.
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir discussed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and backed Samson.
- What
- Gambhir said Sooryavanshi must wait for his opportunity because an established performer is currently ahead of him.
- When
- After the Afghanistan series win, during a post-match press conference.
- Why
- Gambhir said sustained performances over several years should place an established player ahead of someone who has just joined the team.
- Speaker
- Gautam Gambhir
- Player discussed
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Backed player
- Samson
- Team result
- Afghanistan series win
- Selection view
- Established performers are ahead of newcomers
- Future opportunity
- Sooryavanshi will receive a longer run when selected