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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Working Hard on Bowling Skills: Young players are currently dominating the Indian cricket scene. 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been making headlines with his explosive batting in domestic cricket and at the Under-19 level, is currently the talk of the town. While the intense competition for spots in Team India makes it difficult for him to secure a place in the playing eleven for every match, Vaibhav is not one to give up. To cement his position in the team, he is quietly working hard on developing a new skill alongside his batting.
Played a sensational innings in the 3rd T20I
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Whenever Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been given an opportunity during the ongoing T20 series between India and New Zealand, he has proven his mettle. Following an injury to Ishan Kishan, he got the chance to play in the second and third T20 matches.
In the third T20I held in Wellington, Vaibhav showcased his aggressive batting style. Partnering with explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, he helped rack up over 100 runs in just 6 overs. Despite such a spectacular and sensational performance, he had to sit out the subsequent match due to team composition requirements and stiff competition.
Major disclosure by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule
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Following the fourth T20 match held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Indian team spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule made a significant revelation regarding the future of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The coach mentioned that, in addition to his batting, Vaibhav is working hard to develop himself into an all-rounder.
Sairaj Bahutule stated during the post-match press conference:
"I think it will still take some time. He is certainly very keen on his bowling and follows his routine for it. We are trying to create as many opportunities for him as possible; however, we also have experienced players who deserve their chances. That said, he is very enthusiastic about his bowling. If he can bowl an over or two in a T20 match, it would be a great asset for the team. Behind the scenes, he is working towards this and is very serious about his bowling."
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Why Bowling Improvement is Crucial for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In modern T20 cricket, there is a high demand not just for specialist batters, but also for players who can contribute with the ball or in the field. India already possesses several senior, established batters, making it extremely challenging for a youngster to secure a spot in the playing eleven.
If this 15-year-old can successfully deliver one or two useful overs, it would become much easier for the captain and the team management to select him. This is precisely why Vaibhav is working hard behind the scenes to sharpen his bowling skills.
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