'Chaar mahine mein kaafi ups and downs aaye': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his journey from the Under-19 World Cup victory to his inclusion in the senior Indian T20I team. Despite recent struggles against England, he remains optimistic about his performance in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.
Why it matters
Sooryavanshi represents the rapid rise of young talent in Indian cricket, and his transition to the senior squad is a significant narrative in international sports.
NEW DELHI: Just a few months ago, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked off the Harare Sports Club as the hero of India's Under-19 World Cup triumph. The 15-year-old smashed a sensational 175 off 80 balls against England in the final, helping India win the title by 100 runs.Now, Sooryavanshi is back at the same venue, but this time in the senior India team. India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting July 23. All three matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club, where the youngster hopes to make fresh memories.Speaking to BCCI.tv, Sooryavanshi said returning to Harare brings back special memories."Harare kaafi memorable ground hai mere liye. 4 mahine pehle hum Under-19 ka World Cup khele the aur jeete they. India represent karna har kisi ka sapna hota hai. Kaafi special moment hai.
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