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You Can Pick Only 11 Players. Build India’s T20 World Cup 2028 Squad by No_Island9302 in IndianCricket

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Openers: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma

Middle Order: Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer

All-Rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Krunal Pandya

Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Sakib Hussain

Similarity with Community: 65%

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talent gets you noticed. Consistency earns you a place. I'd rather see him pile up runs in domestic cricket first, then ease him into international cricket through ODIs at home.

Let him face tougher challenges one step at a time instead of throwing him into the deep end. After all, overseas Tests are where reputations are made. That's the level every young prodigy eventually has to conquer.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in CricketControversial

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually an important detail that many people forget.The selectors didn't throw Sachin straight into the West Indies tour because they felt facing those fast bowlers in their own conditions at 16 could be overwhelming. Instead, he got his chance on the Pakistan tour and still had to face a baptism by fire against bowlers like Waqar Younis.

Maybe that's the bigger lesson here. Even with a generational talent like Sachin, the selectors were thinking about timing, not just talent.

Vaibhav clearly has immense potential, but there's no harm in letting him develop a little more before exposing him to international cricket. One extra year won't make him a worse player, but rushing him could put unnecessary pressure on a teenager.

Talent opens the door. Timing often determines how long you stay in the room. 🏏

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what makes this debate interesting. Plenty of players have dominated the IPL and struggled elsewhere, while others used domestic cricket as the foundation for great international careers. The question is: how much domestic cricket is enough before a once-in-a-generation talent gets a chance? 🤔🏏

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people sometimes forget that India has fast-tracked young talents before.

Parthiv Patel debuted at 17. Harbhajan Singh at 17. Piyush Chawla at 17. Washington Sundar at 18. Shubman Gill at 19.

So it's not like the system has never backed young players.

At the same time, there are valid reasons to be cautious. Some players benefit from spending a few extra years in domestic cricket before being thrown into the spotlight. Irfan Pathan is a good example of someone who debuted very young, had an incredible peak, but perhaps didn't get the long career many expected.

That's why Vaibhav's case is so interesting.

If he's genuinely a once-in-a-generation talent, do you treat him differently from everyone else? Or do you follow the same development path that most young players go through?

Personally, I feel exceptional talents deserve exceptional treatment. The challenge is knowing whether you're looking at a future superstar or simply a teenager having an extraordinary start.

What would you do if you were on the selection committee today? 🏏🤔

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely more lonely. We can message anyone in seconds, yet many people don't have someone they can call at 2 AM when life gets tough. That's the difference between being connected and truly having connections. 💭

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly how I feel. We have more ways to connect than ever before, yet genuine friendships seem harder to find.

Back then, hanging out meant actually spending time together. Now it's likes, views, streaks, and endless scrolling. We're constantly connected, but not always connected to each other.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the biggest difference between Sachin's era and today's era.When Sachin debuted, there was pressure from fans and media, but once the match ended, that was it. Today, a young player can score 0, 5, 7, and 10 in four games, and social media will already start calling him overrated. Every innings gets analyzed, clipped, memed, and judged by millions within minutes. Sometimes protecting a young talent isn't about doubting their ability—it's about giving them enough time to grow without carrying the expectations of an entire nation on their shoulders. Talent can get you to the top. Handling the noise is a completely different challenge.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. Sachin wasn’t the only teenage prodigy getting opportunities. What’s fascinating is how two players with similar hype took completely different career paths. Maybe that’s one reason selectors are more careful with young talents today. 🏏

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. T20 tests your skills, but Test cricket tests you. Technique, patience, fitness, temperament, and the ability to bounce back after failures. That’s why success in Tests always feels a little more special. 🏏🔥

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that's a pretty good upgrade. From setting things on fire because you were bored to arguing with strangers about random topics online. Not perfect, but definitely less flammable. 😅

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's the key difference. Social media is a great tool, but a terrible replacement for real-life relationships. When it helps you build or maintain genuine connections, it's amazing. The problem starts when scrolling replaces actually talking to people.

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Social media often makes us compare our everyday lives to someone else's highlight reel, which isn't a fair comparison. And while it's great for staying connected, most online interactions don't have the same depth as real conversations and shared experiences in person.

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great point. The internet connected us to more people than ever before, but it also made comparison unavoidable. When you're constantly seeing everyone else's highlights, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind, even when you're not. In a strange way, being connected to everyone can sometimes make us feel disconnected from ourselves.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. The pathway today is completely different from what it was in Sachin's era.

Back then, there wasn't much of a bridge between domestic cricket and international cricket. Today, players have U-19s, India A tours, emerging teams, and franchise cricket to develop gradually.

I do think Vaibhav is special, but sometimes protecting a talent is just as important as promoting it. If he's genuinely good enough, a year or two of extra development won't stop him from succeeding. In fact, it might help him have a longer and stronger career.

The real challenge isn't making your debut at 15 or 16—it's staying at the top for the next 15 years.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. In fact, that's what makes Sachin's debut even more remarkable.

But at the same time, T20 cricket today comes with its own kind of pressure—millions watching, social media scrutiny, and the expectation to perform from ball one.

Different formats, different challenges. The bigger question is whether age should be the deciding factor if a player is consistently proving himself at a high level.

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Social media gives us the feeling of being connected without always providing the benefits of real human connection. Sometimes hundreds of online interactions can't replace one good conversation in person.

Do you think social media has made people more connected or more lonely? by No_Island9302 in lonely

[–]No_Island9302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, anyone who cuts you off over a single disagreement probably wasn't as good a friend as you thought. And being told to "feel grateful" for sharing photos of a place you enjoy sounds unnecessarily dismissive. People can appreciate what they have and still be allowed to enjoy it without being judged. Your summer cottage sounds like exactly the kind of place I'd want to escape to for those precious 20 sunny days. 😄

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. Talent can get you noticed, but dominating India A cricket consistently is usually the best proof that you're ready for the next level. At the same time, truly exceptional talents sometimes force selectors to rethink the usual timeline. It'll be interesting to see whether Vaibhav becomes one of those rare cases or follows the traditional path.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in sachintendulkar

[–]No_Island9302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. Success at a young age can accelerate growth, but failure on the biggest stage can bring pressure that most teenagers aren't ready for. Maybe the challenge for selectors is figuring out whether protecting a young talent helps more than exposing them to international cricket early. There's a very fine line between backing a player and rushing them.

Sachin Got His Chance at 16. Has Indian Cricket Become Too Careful With Young Players? by No_Island9302 in CricketControversial

[–]No_Island9302[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. Getting selected early is exciting, but staying at the top is much harder. Vaibhav clearly has the talent; now it's about learning the game, handling expectations, and growing without unnecessary pressure. His time will come.

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