Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Faces Spin Test in Asian Games Final
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Fifteen-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi prepares for the Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Japan on Saturday. Sooryavanshi has starred in major matches this year, including a 175-run knock against England in the Under-19 World Cup final and strong performances for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Pakistan is expected to target the left-hander with off-spin options such as Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed, alongside left-arm bowlers Arafat Minhas and Sufyan Moqim. Sooryavanshi has been dismissed three times by off-spin in his international career. Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar advised the young player to maintain his natural approach for the gold medal match.
Why it matters
The high-stakes final tests whether 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can overcome his vulnerability to off-spin on international cricket's biggest regional stage.
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