'He understands, assesses and gets better': VVS Laxman reveals what makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi so special
India's interim head coach VVS Laxman has praised 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his maturity and adaptability during the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe. The teenager earned Player of the Series honors by adjusting his batting style to suit challenging pitch conditions.
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Sooryavanshi's rapid rise highlights the emergence of a new generation of talent in Indian cricket capable of performing under international pressure.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkable start to international cricket continued to draw praise, with India interim head coach VVS Laxman highlighting the teenager's maturity and willingness to learn after his composed innings in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old anchored India's batting effort with a well-crafted 81 off 49 deliveries in Harare, hitting eight fours and four sixes to guide the visitors to 192/5. India went on to register a 35-run victory, completing a clean sweep of the three-match series. Sooryavanshi finished as both Player of the Match and Player of the Series after scoring 151 runs across the three games. Unlike his explosive fifty in the opening T20I, Sooryavanshi had to alter his approach in the series finale. Batting on a used surface where the ball gripped and came slowly onto the bat, the left-hander paced his innings smartly.
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