Tilak Varma sledges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ploy works as youngster throws away wicket: ‘Kya yeh vice-captain?’
During the Duleep Trophy final, Tilak Varma used verbal tactics to distract 15-year-old rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, successfully leading to the youngster's dismissal. Despite the competitive nature of the match, the interaction was reported as being in good spirits.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the psychological aspects of professional cricket and the development of young talent in high-pressure environments.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar, on Sunday was looking set for a big score, but his instincts got the better of him yet again as he gave away his wicket on 44 in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final. The left-hander, who is the vice-captain of the East Zone, started his innings with a bang, hammering the South Zone bowlers all around the park at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The highlight of his knock was how Sooryavanshi showed no respect to seasoned India pacer Mohammed Siraj, taking him to the cleaners in the initial stages of the match. The batter made full use of Tilak Varma's defensive captaincy and pierced gaps with precision.
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