By Afiur
July 27, 2026
The 15-year-old scored 151 runs, including two fifties, earning Player of the Series in India's 3-0 T20I sweep against Zimbabwe.
Former wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer strongly endorsed the teen sensation's immediate inclusion in India's ODI squad for the 2027 World Cup build-up.
Engineer proposed a dynamic left-right opening combination in ODIs, suggesting Sooryavanshi should open the innings alongside veteran captain Rohit Sharma.
To accommodate the teenager at the top, Engineer advised moving current opener Shubman Gill down to number four to strengthen the middle order.
Comparing his fearless batting to Viv Richards, Engineer warned team management against over-coaching him, stating his aggressive approach will win matches.