"His Thinking Is Somewhat Similar to Mine" - Former India Batter's Massive Statement on Vaibhav Suryavanshi Amid IND vs WI 2026 T20Is
Sehwag said the 15-year-old’s attacking style and 186-plus strike rate show he can thrive if India give him more opportunities.
- On Saturday, former India opener Virender Sehwag praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting style, comparing it to his own fearless approach during a discussion at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Sehwag emphasized that age should not dictate selection once a player reaches senior level, noting Sooryavanshi has scored 246 runs in eight T20Is at a strike rate of 186. The veteran, who scored 17,253 international runs, insisted performance must be the primary metric.
- Despite his potential, the teenager remains on the sidelines for the ongoing series against West Indies. India bowling coach Morne Morkel stated being with the team benefits Sooryavanshi's development, regardless of playing eleven status.
- Gill smashed 223 off 133 balls against West Indies on September 30, a performance Sehwag cited while commending India captain Shubman Gill for his recent double century in ODIs.
- Predicting India can win the ODI World Cup in South Africa easily if bowling remains strong, Sehwag identified Bumrah as the team's best fast bowler for the championship campaign.
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Sooryavanshi is in his prime, should play many matches for India: Sehwag - The Tribune
Former India opener Virender Sehwag traced his famed daredevilry in Vaibhahav Sooryavanshi’s batting, and said the teen phenom should focus on stitching a long career for the country. Sehwag, owner of 17253 international runs, stands way ahead of the 15-year-old who has scored 246 runs from eight T20Is but at a blistering strike-rate of 186. […]
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime, thinking is somewhat similar to mine, should get more matches: Sehwag
Virender Sehwag backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for more India opportunities, comparing the teenager’s fearless batting approach to his own. The former opener stressed that performance, not age, should determine selection as Sooryavanshi awaits a return to the playing XI.
‘His thinking similar to mine’: Sehwag on Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach
Sooryavanshi, who is yet to feature in the ongoing West Indies series, has played eight T20Is thus far and has a strike rate of 186.16 but an average of only 30.75 in the 246 runs he has scored.
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