"It Will only Be Great for His Cricket" - Morne Morkel Opens up on Vaibhav Suryavanshi Ahead of 1st IND vs WI 2026 T20I
- Gautam Gambhir said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for another opportunity with India.
- Morne Morkel said spending time with India’s experienced players can help the 15-year-old develop, even without immediate playing time.
- Sooryavanshi scored 38 runs from 21 balls against Sri Lanka and 15 from nine balls against Pakistan at the Asian Games.
- Morkel said India’s lineup against West Indies would be chosen by the selectors, coach and captain based on conditions and the best team combination.
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Learn, grow and ask questions: Morne Morkel stresses learning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - The Tribune
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s continued exposure to the Indian team environment will be valuable for his development, regardless of his immediate playing opportunities for the first T20I against the West Indies on Tuesday.
"It will only be great for his cricket" - Morne Morkel opens up on Vaibhav Suryavanshi ahead of 1st IND vs WI 2026 T20I
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has asserted that Vaibhav Suryavanshi can learn a lot just by being around the team and interacting with senior players, even when he is not getting game time.
Wait, watch, learn: Morkel backs Sooryavanshi's growth despite limited game time
India vs West Indies, T20Is: Morne Morkel says limited game time will not slow Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development, with the India bowling coach stressing the value of training, observing and learning alongside experienced players.
IND vs WI first T20I: Need to strike a balance between continuity and giving exposure, says Morkel
Morne Morkel says India’s T20I series should balance winning with exposing youngsters like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to elite cricketers and environments for long-term growth.
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