'Think about cricket, not social media': Ishan Kishan to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan has publicly mentored 15-year-old rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, advising him to focus on his game rather than social media distractions. Kishan emphasized that senior players are guiding the youngster to ensure he avoids the pitfalls they encountered early in their own careers.
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Mentorship of young athletes is crucial for long-term national team success and managing the psychological pressures of modern professional sports.
NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the 15-year-old has all the qualities to become a match-winner for the national team.Kishan'c comments came after India's 90-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Saturday. India were in early trouble after losing Abhishek Sharma (8) and Sooryavanshi (20) inside the first three overs, slipping to 29/2. Kishan then played a brilliant knock of 81 off 44 balls to guide India to 219/5. Zimbabwe were later bowled out for 129 as India sealed the three-match series 2-0 with one game to spare.Kishan said the senior members of the squad are helping Sooryavanshi settle into international cricket and are encouraging him to ignore distractions away from the game."Vaibhav is actually very smart.
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