Kris Srikkanth has strongly criticized head coach Gautam Gambhir over the handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, arguing that dropping the player after only three failures was a poor decision. His main concern was the possible impact on the youngster’s confidence, with Srikkanth suggesting that such a quick change can do more harm than good.
The debate has focused on patience and player management. Srikkanth’s remarks framed the call as an overreaction, especially when a player is still trying to settle and recover from a brief run of low scores. In his view, removing Sooryavanshi so soon sends the wrong message and risks damaging belief at a crucial stage.
Gautam Gambhir’s selection choices have often drawn attention, and this latest move has added to the scrutiny around how emerging players are being backed. The criticism is not only about one omission, but also about the broader question of how much time a player should be given before being left out.
With Srikkanth making his feelings clear, the discussion is likely to continue around balance, pressure and long-term development in cricket. At the center of it is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose treatment has now become a talking point after Srikkanth warned that dropping him so quickly could crush his confidence.
