BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut, emphasizing selection based on merit amidst social media speculation. The 15-year-old Bihar batter became the youngest Indian international cricketer, marking a historic moment.

Despite his promising start, England secured a four-wicket victory in the second T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead after the first match was abandoned.