Sikandar Raza defends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I series against Zimbabwe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has expressed support for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging patience after his challenging debut series against England. Sooryavanshi struggled in his first matches, but Raza believes he has the potential to be a 'generational talent' with proper management. The T20I series against India begins on July 21, with Sooryavanshi likely to open the innings in the absence of Sanju Samson. Raza emphasized both teams are in a transition phase, suggesting a competitive series ahead.
- •Raza praises Sooryavanshi's talent despite early struggles in T20I debut.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 14, 13, and 15 in his first series against England.
- •The T20I series against India starts on July 21.
- •Raza highlights an equal chance for both teams amid ongoing transitions.
- •Zimbabwe aims for a strong showing after recent victories, including over Australia.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'Criticising him after two or three matches isn't justified': Sikandar Raza defends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can become a generational talent. He urged patience for the 15-year-old after his challenging debut series. Raza highlighted the importance of proper management for the young cricketer's development. Zimbabwe anticipates an entertaining T20I series against India. Both teams are in transition, making the contest more evenly balanced.
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