The hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is getting unreal with each passing day, given his immense potential it has become evident that everyone expects him to make his senior India debut in the five-game T20I series against England. However, a former cricketer from South Africa has advised the 15-year-old opener to enjoy his childhood and go back to school before making a mark in international cricket.
Unusual advice to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Daryl Cullinan
In a column written by him in Cricinfo, Former South Africa player Daryl Cullinan, who played 70 Tests and 138 games in ODI cricket, has expressed his opinion on the rising young opener, saying that he should cherish his childhood before he plays international cricket for India. Cullinan feels that the teenage sensation prodigy is still growing as a player and as an individual, and warned that the constant attention from the media, fans, and public scrutiny, could put unnecessary baggage on him at a tender age.
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“In my view he should be at home preparing for his exams, playing gully cricket with his mates, and being a young boy while he still has the chance. That does not mean ignoring his talent. It means understanding that the talent will only be truly served if the person carrying it is allowed to grow whole," wrote Cullinan.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi going berserk in net sessions
Fans expect that Vaibhav can make international debut in the first T20I against the Three Lions, the hopes were fueled with a latest glimpse of the 15-year-old's batting practice in the build-up to the fist game was shared online by the broadcaster. In that video, Vaibhav could be seen hitting aggressive shots with absolute fine touch.
Here is the video:
After watching the video clip, it can be said that Vaibhav is going through an amazing rhythm in the net sessions, it would be interesting to see if he can carry forward the same if given a chance in the playing XI against England.
Notably, Vaibhav is coming after smashing a record breaking knock of 94 off just 29 balls in the Tri-Nation A series final against Sri Lanka A. For those unaware, While smashing Sri Lanka A bowlers, Vaibhav scored the fastest half-century in just 11 deliveries.