Virender Sehwag Backs Teenage Batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the teenager's aggressive batting style is similar to his own. Sehwag believes Sooryavanshi is in his prime and should be given consistent opportunities to build a long international career. The teenager has scored 246 runs in eight T20I matches at a strike rate of 186. Sehwag dismissed concerns regarding the player's age, arguing that performance should be the primary metric for selection at the senior level. Former India all-rounder Robin Singh also acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent but noted the need for patience given the current competition for opening slots.
Why it matters
The endorsement from a legendary opener highlights the high expectations surrounding Sooryavanshi as a potential long-term asset for the Indian cricket team.
Read the original report — Times of India
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