Sooryavanshi's return ends in disappointment against New Zealand - Watch
15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggled in his return to the Indian playing XI during the second T20I against New Zealand. India faced a difficult chase after New Zealand set a target of 181, with Sooryavanshi dismissed early in the innings.
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The performance of young talent in international cricket is a significant point of interest for sports fans and national team selectors.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's return to India's playing XI did not go as planned, with the 15-year-old failing to make a significant impact in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's comeback to India's playing XI came after a prolonged wait on the sidelines, having missed all five T20Is against the West Indies and the first match of the ongoing series against New Zealand. His last appearance for India came in the 2026 Asian Games final against Pakistan, where India clinched the gold medal.Sooryavanshi earned his opportunity after Ishan Kishan sustained a right adductor strain during the series opener, ruling him out of the second match.
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