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Sooryavanshi breaks silence on benching
News18··22 Jul
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said on July 22 that ups and downs over the last four months are part of cricket and will keep happening. The 15-year-old opener told BCCI media he must follow the process and give 100 percent for the team always. India play Zimbabwe in the opening T20I on Thursday at Harare in Zimbabwe.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Cricket fans can expect rotation as India balances left-right combinations in T20 squads.
- Young players may take heart that benching does not always reflect poor form.
- Zimbabwe series offers Sooryavanshi a chance to rebuild momentum after a tough England tour.
What's Happening
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi spoke publicly on July 22 about being benched after his India debut.
- The 15-year-old said ups and downs over four months are part of cricket and will continue.
- He is with India's squad for the opening T20I against Zimbabwe on Thursday in Harare.
Selection Calls Test Young Opener
- Captain Shreyas Iyer said Sooryavanshi was rested for left-right balance, not poor form.
- Sooryavanshi scored 14, 13 and 15 in three T20Is as India lost the England series 0-4.
- He was benched for the final England T20I when Sanju Samson returned to the playing XI.
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