Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster's 81 off 49 balls helped India complete a Twenty20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi's second half-century in four days steered India to 192-5 before Zimbabwe were restricted to 157-7 to secure a 3-0 series win on Sunday.
"Very mature. And that's what I really appreciate about Vaibhav," said Laxman. Sooryavanshi tempered his natural attacking instincts in an innings containing eight fours and four sixes on a sluggish surface.
FAQs
Q: How did Sooryavanshi perform in the series against Zimbabwe? A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 81 off 49 balls in the final match, helping India to a series sweep. He also scored a half-century in the previous match.
Q: What did coach VVS Laxman say about Sooryavanshi's performance? A: Laxman praised Sooryavanshi's maturity, noting that he understands, assesses, and gets better with each experience and match.
Q: What is Sooryavanshi's background in cricket? A: Sooryavanshi rose to prominence with fearless performances for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He became the youngest player to represent India earlier this month.
Q: How did Sooryavanshi perform in his previous international series? A: Against England, Sooryavanshi managed 42 runs in three innings as India suffered a 4-0 series defeat.
