The excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone far beyond India, with the 15-year-old grabbing the attention of cricket fans around the world. Such was the hype surrounding the teenage sensation that tickets for India’s T20Is in Ireland were snapped up by supporters hoping to watch him in action. However, Sooryavanshi remained on the sidelines during the two-match series.The story didn’t change after India traveled to Durham for the T20Is against England. Despite the growing anticipation surrounding his international debut, the youngster once again settled for a place on the bench. His continued omission has left many senior cricketers, including Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar. Now, former England captains Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook also questioned India’s decision. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Vaughan admitted he could not understand why Sooryavanshi had not been given the opportunity, also suggesting he wanted to put the question directly to the BCCI and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.“We have to tell the BCCI and the selector, Ajit, how come he didn’t play against Ireland? Our partner, the Kid,” Vaughan said on the Stick to Cricket podcast, to which Cook replied: “I’m tomorrow, and I’m driving as a fan to make sure the 15-year-old plays.”While Vaughan and Cook’s comments reflected the growing curiosity over Sooryavanshi’s absence, the chances of the Indian team management changing course appear slim. The selectors and coaching staff have always maintained that the teenager’s opportunity comes at the right time.Currently, Sooryavanshi’s path in the XI game is blocked by Abhishek Sharma and Saint Samsonboth remain firmly established in India’s T20I side. After playing a key role in India’s third T20 World Cup triumph four months ago, neither batsman is expected to lose his place anytime soon.Even so, Sooryavanshi’s omission continued to stir up debate considering the extraordinary rise it has had in the past five months. The left-hander first captained India Under-19 to the World Cup title, smashing a breathtaking 175 in the final. He then carried that momentum into the IPL, amassing 776 runs to become the youngest Orange Cap winner.Before joining the senior team for the tour of Ireland, Sooryavanshi also impressed for India A in Sri Lanka. His match-winning 94 in the final included the fastest half-century in List A cricket and played a decisive role in India’s comprehensive victory, further strengthening the case of those eager to see the teenage prodigy make his international debut.