Former India opener Virender Sehwag sees a little bit of himself in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless method to batting, saying the teenage sensation is in his prime and will get as many alternatives as potential to construct a protracted worldwide profession.
The 15-year-old has already made an impression in T20Is, scoring 246 runs in eight matches at a blistering strike fee of 186. Sehwag, who amassed 17,253 worldwide runs throughout his profession, believes Sooryavanshi’s attacking mindset is harking back to his personal method on the crease.
“Sooryavanshi is in his prime, and his considering is considerably just like mine, that of hitting proper from the primary ball. Now, it’s about when he will get the chance and what number of matches he performs for India,” Sehwag mentioned throughout a dialogue on the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Business’s annual session on Saturday.
‘Efficiency issues’: Sehwag on Sooryavanshi’s age
The previous India opener additionally dismissed issues over Sooryavanshi’s age, arguing that performances ought to decide a participant’s place as soon as they attain the very best stage.
“Look, in case you are taking part in in an age-category, it is sensible — if it is Underneath-19, your age must be below 19. However when you play the IPL or play for India, age would not matter.
“A 38-or 40-year-old (Virat) Kohli is taking part in, and a 15-year-old (Vaibhav) Sooryavanshi can be taking part in. Then, efficiency issues,” Sehwag mentioned.
Sooryavanshi has featured in eight of India’s 18 T20Is since becoming a member of the senior set-up, with competitors for the opening slots remaining intense. Skilled Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have been India’s most well-liked opening mixture in latest matches.
Former India all-rounder Robin Singh has additionally backed wholesome competitors for locations, stressing that younger gamers want a sustained run however have to be affected person when others are performing nicely.
“Sooryavanshi has sufficient and extra expertise. So, you already know, even when he has to sit down on a bench and wait it out, it is okay. However the others have finished very nicely,” Robin instructed IANS.
“It is good to have competitors. It is good to have individuals beating down your neck in order that you do not slip up along with your performances,” he added.
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Sehwag backs India’s World Cup hopes
Sehwag additionally praised Shubman Gill for his latest batting exploits, together with his second ODI double century, and backed India’s bowling assault to play a decisive function on the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
“Amongst our quick bowlers, now we have Bumrah, who’s the very best now we have. If our bowling assault stays robust within the World Cup, then we will win it very simply,” he mentioned.