Michael Vaughan identifies fielding endurance as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Michael Vaughan praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for transforming T20 batting ahead of India's T20I series against England starting July 1 in Durham. Vaughan suggested that Sooryavanshi will need to improve his fielding endurance, especially since he may bat after spending an inning in the field. The Rajasthan Royals have limited his fielding time by using him as an Impact Player during IPL 2026. Despite concerns about fatigue, Sooryavanshi has excelled in recent tournaments, including a match-winning performance in the U19 World Cup final and a strong run in the IPL.
- •Sooryavanshi praised for changing T20 batting standards.
- •Concerns raised by Vaughan on fielding endurance.
- •Sooryavanshi was used as an Impact Player in IPL 2026.
- •Upcoming T20I series against England starts July 1.
- •Sooryavanshi aims for international debut this summer.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — 'He'll be tired': Michael Vaughan spots one weakness in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game
"Former England captain Michael Vaughan lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for revolutionizing T20 batting, pushing par scores to 230. However, Vaughan highlighted fielding endurance as Sooryavanshi's key challenge at the international level, suggesting England exploit this by having India field first. Despite this, Sooryavanshi's impressive U19 World Cup and IPL performances showcase his potential.
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