Rob Walter challenges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I series

New Zealand coach Rob Walter is focused on the upcoming T20I series against India starting October 22. He aims to evaluate how 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handles the pace and bounce of New Zealand pitches. Walter acknowledged the challenge, reflecting on Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in the IPL and the U-19 World Cup, as well as his struggle in recent games against England. The series will be a vital test for Sooryavanshi against quality pace bowlers. Walter emphasized the importance of playing well and representing New Zealand, while also recalling the team's last encounter with India in the T20 World Cup final.

• 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'Let's see him on bouncy wickets': New Zealand coach Rob Walter throws down gauntlet to India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi