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Ishan Kishan urges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket amid T20 success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:59 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Ishan Kishan urges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket amid T20 success

Summary

Ishan Kishan highlighted the potential of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following India's 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in Harare on July 26, 2026. After losing early wickets, Kishan scored 81 runs, helping India post 219/5, while Zimbabwe was bowled out for 129. Kishan emphasized the need for Sooryavanshi to ignore social media distractions, encouraging him to concentrate on cricket. Senior players, including Kishan and captain Axar Patel, are mentoring Sooryavanshi to stay focused and learn from their experiences.

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By the Numbers

•India wins by 90 runs against Zimbabwe in the second T20I.
•Kishan scores 81 runs; India totals 219/5.
•Zimbabawe bowled out for 129, with one match remaining.
•Kishan mentors Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket, not social media.
•Senior players support Sooryavanshi's transition into international cricket.

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7:59 AMYahoo Sports — 'Think about cricket, not social media': Ishan Kishan to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

What they're saying

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Ishan Kishan praised young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after India's T20 win. He believes the 15-year-old possesses match-winning qualities for the national team. Senior players are guiding Sooryavanshi to focus solely on his cricket. They encourage him to ignore social media and external distractions. Kishan highlighted Sooryavanshi's attacking style as a significant team asset.
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