Abhishek Sharma Reveals Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Promise
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
India opener Abhishek Sharma revealed that 15-year-old teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi promised to play fearlessly in the third T20I against New Zealand by referencing the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Sooryavanshi told Sharma he would play in the same manner as the film's character, stating, "Bhaiya, khelunga bhi waise hi." The teenager delivered on this promise by smashing 45 runs off 19 balls at the Hnry Stadium. This aggressive start helped India reach 118 runs in the powerplay, setting a record for the highest team total in the first six overs of a men's T20 International. India ultimately secured a six-wicket victory in 13.2 overs to win the series.
Why it matters
The record-breaking opening partnership between the young Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma was instrumental in India's successful chase of 199, securing a series win against New Zealand.
Read the original report — Times of India
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