Gautam Gambhir, Shreyas Iyer Receive Urgent Plea On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: "Last One"
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has suggested that 15-year-old batting prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be given a chance in the final T20I against the West Indies. India currently leads the series 2-1 and aims to secure the win before experimenting with the lineup.
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The inclusion of young talent in international cricket is a key topic for team development and the future of the sport in India.
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has thrown his support behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting that the 15-year-old should be included in India's Playing XI for the fifth T20I against West Indies. India, led by Shreyas Iyer, currently hold a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series and require just one more win to clinch it. While they began the series with a commanding eight-wicket victory, they were stunned by a six-wicket defeat in the high-scoring second T20I before responding strongly with a 14-run win in the third game.
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