The excitement surrounding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone beyond India, with the 15-year-old attracting attention from 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 throughout the two-match series.The story didn’t change after India traveled to Durham for the T20Is against England. Despite growing anticipation of his international debut, the youngster once again had to settle for a place on the bench. His continued dismissal has baffled many former 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 was not given a chance, even 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 selectors, Ajit, how come he didn’t play against Ireland? Our mate, the Kid,” Vaughan said on the Stick to Cricket podcast, to which Cook responded. “I’ll be there tomorrow, and I’m driving as a fan to make sure the 15-year-old plays.”While Vaughan and Cook’s comments indicate a growing curiosity over Sooryavanshi’s absence, the chances of the Indian team management changing course seem slim. The selectors and coaching staff always maintained that the teenager’s opportunity came at the right time.Currently, Sooryavanshi’s path to the playing XI is blocked by: Abhishek Sharma and: Sanju Samsonboth of which remain firmly established in India’s T20I side. Having played a pivotal role in India’s third T20 World Cup victory four months ago, neither batsman is expected to lose his place anytime soon.However, Sooryavanshi’s absence continues to stir debate because of the remarkable rise he has enjoyed in the last five months. The left-hander first captained India Under-19 to the World Cup title, smashing an impressive 175 in the final. He then carried that momentum into the IPL, amassing 776 runs to become the youngest winner of the Orange Cap.Before joining the senior squad for the Ireland tour, 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.