India A have come under heavy fire after leaving out in-form batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the super over lineup during their semifinal clash against Bangladesh A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.
India’s Super Over Selection Leaves Fans Stunned
Chasing a steep 195, India A fought hard to level the score at 194 and force a super over.
But when it came time to choose the trio for the crunch decider, fans were shocked to see Sooryavanshi — India’s best performer of the day — left out entirely.
Instead, captain Jitesh Sharma and Ramandeep Singh walked out to bat. The move backfired instantly as Jitesh was dismissed off the very first ball for a golden duck. Ashutosh Sharma followed next and also fell for a duck, leaving India with 0 runs on the board — a disastrous outcome.
Bangladesh needed only two deliveries to chase the target as Suyash Sharma started with a wide.
Sooryavanshi’s Form Makes the Snub Even More Baffling
The outrage grew louder because Sooryavanshi had earlier smashed a blistering 15-ball 38 at a strike rate of 253.33, giving India hope during the chase.
Fans and former cricketers questioned how India’s most explosive batter was kept out of the super over.
Social Media Erupts in Frustration
Twitter was flooded with angry reactions:
- “Vaibhav Suryavanshi wasn’t allowed to bat because Jitesh wanted the attention.”
- “Whoever made this call should never get a coaching assignment again.”
- Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh wrote: “Not sending Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the super over? What are these guys smoking?”
- “He saved India in every match and still wasn’t sent. He deserves a Bharat Ratna.”
Others expressed sympathy for the young batter, calling the decision “unfair” and “heartbreaking.”
Bangladesh March Into the Final
With the win, Bangladesh A advanced to the Rising Stars Asia Cup final, where they will face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka on November 23 in Doha.
A decision that stunned everyone, a super over with zero runs, and a rising star left waiting — India’s selection call will likely remain the biggest talking point long after the tournament ends.
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