‘Even if he’s not getting game time, he’s still in the dugout’: Morkel on Sooryavanshi
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel believes that 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will benefit from being part of the national squad, even if he does not play. Morkel emphasizes the value of observing senior players and learning professional routines.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the developmental philosophy of the Indian cricket team regarding young talent.
NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can benefit immensely from spending more time around experienced players, even if he does not get a game in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies.The 15-year-old was part of India's Asian Games gold-medal winning squad and played all the matches in Nagoya, though he could not make a significant impact with the bat. With India set to begin their three-match T20I series against the West Indies on Tuesday, Morkel stressed that Sooryavanshi's development is not dependent only on getting regular game time.More than just game time"We all know the talent of Vaibhav.
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