Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Said to Be India-Ready, yet BCCI Left Wrestling with Selection Dilemma: ‘Try Him only If…’
Ravi Shastri says the 15-year-old should be fast-tracked after scoring 440 runs in 11 IPL matches at a strike rate of 236.55.
- Former India head coach Ravi Shastri urged selectors to fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the national T20 setup, citing the tour of Ireland later this year as an ideal opportunity to blood the 15-year-old.
- Sooryavanshi has taken the Indian Premier League by storm, scoring 440 runs in 11 matches for Rajasthan Royals, including 40 sixes—the most by any batter in the tournament this year.
- Shastri told The ICC Review that age should not concern selectors, given Sooryavanshi's maturity against seasoned bowlers: "This guy can walk into a lot of sides in world cricket at this current moment in time."
- The BCCI recently named Sooryavanshi in the squad for a tri-series in Sri Lanka involving Afghanistan, where strong performances could push him closer to a maiden India call-up.
- His fearless approach has impressed Shastri, who believes the teenager could make his senior India debut as early as next month during the tour of Ireland.
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Ravi Shastri urges BCCI to fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into India setup
Ravi Shastri has urged India’s selectors to move quickly on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the teenager’s IPL surge. With an India A call-up already secured, the Ireland route now looks like a credible fast-track.
'Don't Care If Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is 15, 16 Or 14': Ravi Shastri Gives Stunning Verdict
Ravi Shastri believes teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already ready for the international stage, urging selectors to fast-track the youngster into India's T20 setup following his remarkable rise.
This guy can walk into a lot of sides in world cricket: Ravi Shastri pushes for Vaibhav Sooryavanshis India debut - The Tribune
The left-handed opener has scored 440 runs in 11 innings at a blistering strike rate of 236.56 and an average of 40, including a stunning 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and two more half-centuries. He has hit 40 sixes and 38 fours in this IPL season.
"This guy can walk into a lot of sides in world cricket": Ravi Shastri pushes for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut
The left-handed opener has scored 440 runs in 11 innings at a blistering strike rate of 236.56 and an average of 40, including a stunning 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and two more half-centuries. He has hit 40 sixes and 38 fours in this IPL season.
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