Rob Walter challenges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
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.
- •New Zealand and India will meet in a five-match T20I series starting October 22.
- •Rob Walter aims to test Sooryavanshi's skills against bounce and seam.
- •Sooryavanshi gained fame through his IPL successes and U-19 World Cup performance.
- •Walter acknowledges the last defeat to India in the T20 World Cup final.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We want to see him under pressure’: New Zealand coach lays down challenge for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'Let's see him on bouncy wickets': New Zealand coach Rob Walter throws down gauntlet to India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"Rob Walter has shown great enthusiasm in witnessing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's adaptation to the challenging playing conditions of New Zealand. This T20I series will be Sooryavanshi's inaugural experience on the bouncy pitches of New Zealand, which promises to be enlightening. Walter, the head coach, believes that facing pressure is vital for player development, especially as New Zealand makes its T20I return after a tough World Cup final loss.
"New Zealand coach Rob Walter wants to see how India teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handles pace and bouncy wickets in the upcoming T20I series. Read more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 11:43 AM‘We want to see him under pressure’: New Zealand coach lays down challenge for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rob Walter has shown great enthusiasm in witnessing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's adaptation to the challenging playing conditions of New Zealand. This T20I series will be Sooryavanshi's inaugural experience on the bouncy pitches of New Zealand, which promises to be enlightening. Walter, the head coach, believes that facing pressure is vital for player development, especially as New Zealand makes its T20I return after a tough World Cup final loss.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:37 AM'Let's see him on bouncy wickets': New Zealand coach Rob Walter throws down gauntlet to India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
New Zealand coach Rob Walter wants to see how India teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handles pace and bouncy wickets in the upcoming T20I series. Read more.
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