Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named East Zone Vice-Captain for Duleep Trophy Amid Debate
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, was appointed vice-captain of East Zone for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, sparking debate due to his limited first-class experience. Supporters, including East Zone selectors Manish Vardhan and Pravanjan Mullick, view the role as a developmental opportunity to groom his leadership skills alongside captain Ishan Kishan. Critics, like commentator Harsha Bhogle, question the timing given Sooryavanshi's early stage in red-ball cricket. The selectors emphasize the collective decision aimed at fostering his growth and involvement with the team.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 29 Jul, 04:15 pm. Other outlets followed.