Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan suggests that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impressive performances could make it difficult for anyone, including Sanju Samson, to reclaim his place in India’s T20I side. The young batter continued his fine form with a composed 81-run innings in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe…
India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 and a disciplined bowling effort led by Mayank Yadav.The series victory also marked a turnaround for India after losing their previous two T20I series against England (0-4) and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced his arrival on the international stage in emphatic fashion, winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards after starring in India’s 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe in Harare. Sooryavanshi finished as India’s highest run-scorer in the series with 151…
Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the 15-year-old has all the qualities to become a match-winner for the national team.Kishan’c comments came after India’s 90-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Saturday. India were in early trouble…
Gautam Gambhir and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion during India’s first T20I against Zimbabwe on Thursday, becoming the youngest player ever to score a maiden T20I half-century.The 15-year-old became the youngest player to score a maiden T20I half-century after racing to an 18-ball fifty in…
India’s captain Shreyas Iyer, center, with batting partner Tilak Varma (AP/PTI) Shreyas Iyer finally ended his wait for a victory as India’s T20I captain after leading the side to a convincing seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-game series in Harare on Thursday. The result marked Shreyas’ first win since taking…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi has urged everyone to keep the spotlight firmly on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s batting, lavishing praise on the teenage sensation after his record-breaking knock in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe while revealing that the youngster’s bowling will be developed gradually at the BCCI Centre of…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi believes his record-breaking maiden international half-century has given him the confidence he needs after a difficult start to life in international cricket. The 15-year-old announced his arrival in style by smashing an 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare on Thursday, becoming the youngest player to…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on the right (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza blamed the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture early on, making batting difficult with the new ball, while conditions…
Rajat Patidar with the IPL trophy (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Rajat Patidar out of India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance of…