Captain Iyer says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must be patient for national opportunities
India cricket captain Shreyas Iyer stated that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must remain patient for national team opportunities. Despite impressive IPL performances, Iyer noted the presence of consistent openers blocking the path for the young player.
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Captain Iyer says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must be patient for national opportunities left India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the pavilion after a rain-delayed toss for the fifth T20I cricket match of a series between India and West Indies, in Bengaluru, onOctober 17, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/igv1r4/article71608911.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_17_2026_000380A.jpg SHAILENDRA BHOJAK Bengaluru: India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at pavilion after rain delayed toss for the fifth T2oI cricket match of a series between India and West Indies, in Bengaluru, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI10_17_2026_000380A) It's important that a talent like him is always happy around the dressing room. And he is very young. He has more years to get opportunities. It's not like he can walk in straight away. Because our openers are also scoring consistently.
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