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Laxman wants fitness focus for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Times of India··27 Jul
India's stand-in head coach VVS Laxman said fifteen year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must improve his overall fitness despite a stellar Zimbabwe series. Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs across three T20Is, including 81 off 49 balls in the finale, earning Player of the Series as India completed a 3-0 sweep. Laxman praised the teenager's eagerness to keep playing through an injury.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans tracking India's next batting star get a clear roadmap of what selectors expect before bigger series.
- Sooryavanshi's fitness focus matters directly for his workload management ahead of a packed future calendar.
- The 3-0 sweep offers early season momentum for India's T20I side heading into busier fixtures.
What's Happening
- VVS Laxman flagged overall fitness as the key growth area for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on July 27.
- Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs in three T20Is against Zimbabwe, winning Player of the Series.
- His unbeaten 81 off 49 balls in the finale sealed India's 3-0 series sweep.
A Rapid Rise Laxman Has Watched Closely
- Sooryavanshi earlier finished as top scorer and Player of the Tournament at the Under-19 World Cup.
- He has already featured for two seasons with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
- Laxman noted Sooryavanshi tried to continue after an injury during a diving catch attempt in the finale.
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