Overview
- India opened their U19 World Cup with a DLS six-wicket win over the USA in Bulawayo, where Henil Patel took five wickets.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 2 after a charged miscue but claimed a wicket with part-time spin in the USA match.
- Raman posted on X that selecting Suryavanshi at U19 level is likely detrimental to his growth, urging focus on the bigger picture.
- Suryavanshi has already played the IPL—becoming the youngest Indian centurion—and featured for India A and senior Bihar sides.
- One scheduling concern noted is that skipping the U19 event could leave him without competitive matches before the IPL in March.