Shreyas Iyer praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of West Indies series

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has commended teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the lead-up to the T20I series against the West Indies. Iyer noted Sooryavanshi’s calm demeanor off the field paired with an aggressive batting style during matches. The young player, who has showcased his talent in the IPL and represented India’s Under-19 squad, has a gold medal from the Asian Games. Iyer emphasized that Sooryavanshi’s time will come despite currently being behind established openers. The five-match series against the West Indies offers an opportunity for the rookie to demonstrate his skills.

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