'That's an irony when you look at him': Iyer makes honest Sooryavanshi admission
Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has praised teenage cricket prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his aggressive playing style and humble personality. Despite being behind established players in the national squad, Sooryavanshi is viewed as a future star of Indian cricket.
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The article highlights the development of young talent in the high-stakes world of professional cricket and the mentorship dynamics within the Indian national team.
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Iyer highlighted the youngster’s contrasting personality, describing him as quiet away from cricket but highly aggressive when he takes the field.Sooryavanshi rose to prominence after Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. The left-hander has since impressed in the IPL and for India’s Under-19 and A teams. After an ordinary start against England, he bounced back by winning Player of the Series against Zimbabwe.Speaking about the teenager on JioStar, Iyer said, "I keep interacting with Vaibhav in terms of what he does outside the field because everyone talks to him about cricket, and we know how talented and gifted an individual he is.
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