Only Way to Survive Is to Attack Him: Harbhajan on Extraordinary Sooryavanshi
Harbhajan Singh says bowlers must attack the 15-year-old because containing his audacious strokeplay will not stop him.
- Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh advises bowlers to adopt an aggressive approach against 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, arguing that containing the batsman is ineffective given his unparalleled strokeplay.
- Sooryavanshi's rapid ascent includes becoming India's youngest international debutant at 15 years and 99 days against England earlier this year, following his record-breaking 175 off 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final.
- Harbhajan highlighted the teenager's dominance against elite pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins, stating, "The only way to survive is to attack him. You go at him and you take his wicket."
- Regarding field placement, Harbhajan said, "I won't set the field according to what he's doing. I'll set the field according to what I'm doing." He stressed bowlers must accept being smashed to secure dismissal.
- Debuting in the IPL at 14, the prodigy remains central to India's lineup evaluation. His ability to sow doubt in experienced bowlers ensures he will remain a primary target for opposing teams.
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Only way to survive is to attack him: Harbhajan on extraordinary Sooryavanshi - The Tribune
India spin great Harbhajan Singh says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s audacious strokeplay is unparalleled in international cricket and any bowler looking to stop the 15-year-old will have to adopt an aggressive approach as containing him is not an option. Harbhajan believes Sooryavanshi is capable of sowing doubt in the mind of a bowler despite his tender age […]
How to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Harbhajan Singh reveals the only way
Harbhajan Singh suggests bowlers must attack Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to succeed. He believes containing the young batter is not an effective strategy. Sooryavanshi's aggressive style forces elite bowlers to reconsider their approach. The former spinner emphasises taking wickets over defensive bowling tactics. Accepting boundaries is part of the risk when facing this talented player.
How to Dismiss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has carved a niche for himself in the cricket world over the past year with his explosive batting. Harbhajan Singh has revealed his master plan to dismiss him.
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