Harbhajan Singh outlines strategy for bowlers against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Harbhajan Singh advised bowlers to adopt an aggressive approach when facing young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is quickly making a name for himself in cricket. Debuting at 14 in 2025 for Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi recently became India’s youngest international debutant. Singh emphasized that aiming to take wickets rather than containing Sooryavanshi is crucial, noting elite bowlers have had to reconsider their tactics in his presence. The risk of conceding boundaries is part of the strategy of attacking this unique talent.
- •Harbhajan Singh calls for attacking Sooryavanshi to succeed.
- •Sooryavanshi made history as the youngest player in IPL at age 14.
- •He achieved a century in T20 cricket at 15 years old.
- •Bowling defensively against Sooryavanshi may lead to failure.
- •Attack is seen as the key to taking wickets from him.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — How to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Harbhajan Singh reveals the only way
"Harbhajan Singh suggests bowlers must attack Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to succeed. He believes containing the young batter is not an effective strategy. Sooryavanshi's aggressive style forces elite bowlers to reconsider their approach. The former spinner emphasises taking wickets over defensive bowling tactics. Accepting boundaries is part of the risk when facing this talented player.
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