IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre Miss Out on Team India Selection

In the ongoing IPL 2026, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been a standout performer, impressing fans with his batting prowess. Despite his and Ayush Mhatre's explosive performances, the BCCI has decided to exclude them from the Team India selection for the upcoming under-25 matches. This article explores the reasons behind their omission and highlights the players who have been chosen instead. Stay tuned to find out more about the future of these talented cricketers.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 8, 2026, 22:34 IST

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Stellar Performance

Currently, the IPL 2026 is underway in India, where Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been captivating fans with his impressive batting. He has consistently scored rapidly in all three matches, making it challenging for the Rajasthan Royals to gain an early advantage. Meanwhile, Ayush Mhatre also delivered a remarkable innings for CSK.

BCCI's Decision on Player Selection

Despite their outstanding performances, the BCCI has overlooked both players and excluded them from the 20-member squad for Team India.

Reasons for Exclusion of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre

Following the IPL, a four-day match will take place among four teams for the under-25 squad. The BCCI's Chief of Operations will be monitoring these players. According to reports, this tournament will feature 64 of the country's top young cricketers.

Out of these 64 talents, 25 will be selected from the CK Nayudu and under-23 ODI teams. Additionally, the selection committee will choose another 25 players from the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Among the 64 players that the BCCI will select, 25 will come from the CK Nayudu and under-23 ODI teams, while another 25 will be from the Ranji Trophy, VH T, and SMA T teams. The remaining top 14 players will be selected from the IPL.

As Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre continue to participate in the IPL, they are likely to be included in the final list of 14 players once the IPL concludes.

BCCI's Selected Players

The BCCI has provided opportunities to the following 25 players: Ayush Doseja, Yash Dhull, Mayank Verma, Ayush Pandey, Shashwat Rawat, Mahesh Pithiya, Raj Limbhani, Arya Desai, Siddharth Desai, Aaqib Khan, Kartik Yadav, Vidyadhar Patil, K Himateja, Bhuvangiri Punnaiya, Pukhraj Maan, Yashvardhan Dalal, Parth Vats, Eden Apple Tom, Himanshu Singh, and Aman Mokhade.