Morne Morkel Backs Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Ahead of West Indies T20I Series
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
India bowling coach Morne Morkel stated on Monday that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will benefit significantly from spending time around senior players during the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies in New Delhi, even if he does not get regular game time. Sooryavanshi was part of India's Asian Games gold-medal winning squad in Nagoya, where he opened alongside Abhishek Sharma. Ahead of Tuesday's series opener, Morkel emphasized that observing senior teammates' routines and processes in the dugout and dressing room is crucial for the teenager's development. The team management has not yet finalized its playing combination or confirmed whether Sooryavanshi will feature in the starting XI.
Why it matters
Managing young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi within the senior setup is vital for building long-term depth in Indian cricket.
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