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‘Vaibhav heads out’: Ashwin’s blunt call on Sooryavanshi if Ishan Kishan returns

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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India reshuffled their top order in the third T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan suffered an injury, dropping Sanju Samson to No. 3 so Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could open. Sooryavanshi capitalized on the promotion by striking 45 runs off 19 deliveries during a 133-run partnership with Abhishek Sharma to help chase down a 199-run target. Even so, Ashwin insists Samson has earned the right to open the batting and should reclaim his spot once Kishan is cleared to play. The former spinner reiterated that the 15-year-old prodigy needs time and space to develop his craft without immense pressure.

Key points

  • Ravichandran Ashwin advocates returning Sanju Samson to the opening slot once Ishan Kisha…: Ravichandran Ashwin advocates returning Sanju Samson to the opening slot once Ishan Kishan is fit to play.
  • The former spinner believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should make way despite delivering an ex…: The former spinner believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should make way despite delivering an explosive performance.
  • Ashwin cautioned experts and fans against placing excessive expectations on the fifteen-y…: Ashwin cautioned experts and fans against placing excessive expectations on the fifteen-year-old batter.

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Former India spinner

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for patience with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging fans and experts not to burden the youngster with expectations too early in his career.

Ashwin also believes Sooryavanshi should make way for

Sanju Samson at the top of the order if Ishan Kishan returns to the playing XI for the next T20I against New Zealand.

Sooryavanshi made an immediate impact in the third T20I, hammering 45 off just 19 deliveries as India chased down a target of 199 with 6.4 overs to spare. The teenager shared a record-breaking 133-run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma, underlining his ability to take on the opposition from the outset.

Praising the youngster's fearless approach, Ashwin said Sooryavanshi had already shown glimpses of his exceptional talent throughout the IPL and predicted a bright future for him.

"The way Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just took off was something that he has done all IPL. For me, he is and will always be a very special player. I look forward to seeing him do very many special things in his career," Ashwin said…

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