Vaibhav Sooryavanshi meets real Jasprit Bumrah: 15-year-old endures brutal examination in India nets
15-year-old cricket prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced a rigorous training session against Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The encounter served as a high-pressure test for the young batter as he prepares for his professional career.
Why it matters
The session highlights the development pathways for young athletes in India and the mentorship role played by established international stars.
Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the Indian set-up came with an immediate reminder of what makes him such a difficult proposition, and one of the first batters to experience it was teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.With India preparing for the opening T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Bumrah put in an extended bowling session on Thursday and repeatedly tested the 15-year-old with pace, movement and his trademark changes of length. For Sooryavanshi, whose extraordinary rise has been built around fearless strokeplay, it became a demanding examination ahead of what could be another major step in his young career.The contest carried an interesting subplot. Sooryavanshi had previously shown little fear while taking on Bumrah in the IPL, but facing India’s premier fast bowler in the nets was a considerably different challenge.
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