Abhishek Sharma discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's eagerness to learn in T20I squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, recently selected for India's T20I squad for the Ireland tour, remains on the bench as the series opener unfolds. Teammate Abhishek Sharma praised Sooryavanshi's curiosity and eagerness to learn, indicating efforts to integrate him into the team culture. Despite a disappointing batting performance where India managed only 148 runs while chasing 182, calls for Sooryavanshi's debut are growing. India's batting struggles have led to renewed discussions about his potential impact in upcoming matches.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs during IPL 2026.
- •He set a List A record with a 94 off 29 balls.
- •India lost to Ireland by 34 runs in the T20I opener.
- •Sharma emphasized team support for Sooryavanshi as he adjusts.
- •Calls for Sooryavanshi's debut are heightened after the opener's result.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — 'He asks questions all the time': Abhishek Sharma reveals what Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is really like
"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in Indian cricket after a stellar IPL 2026 and a record-breaking List A innings. Despite a maiden T20I call-up for the Ireland tour, he was benched for the first match. Teammate Abhishek Sharma praised his eagerness to learn, while the team's batting struggles in the opener have intensified calls for Sooryavanshi's debut.
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