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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for Test team as selector defends bold vice-captaincy call

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The decision to appoint 16 year old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the vice captain of East Zone for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has sparked widespread discussion across Indian cricket circles.

Published: Jul 31, 2026, 07:42 AM IST|Updated: Jul 31, 2026, 07:43 AM IST

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for Test team as selector defends bold vice-captaincy call

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