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Abhishek Nayar Discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Chances in NZ T20Is
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:00
Abhishek Nayar Discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Chances in NZ T20Is
- •Former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar stated that teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will likely have to wait for his opportunities in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.
- •Nayar explained that maintaining a left-right batting combination with players like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan is crucial to disrupt spinners like Michael Bracewell in the powerplay.
- •Despite immense hype, the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi warmed the bench during the recent home series against the West Indies.
- •Nayar noted that Sanju Samson's ability to bounce back with impactful innings after patchy phases keeps him ahead in the lineup for now.
Key Questions Answered
Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar stated that 15-year-old teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunities in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand to protect team culture and maintain a crucial left-right batting combination at the top order.
Maintaining a left-right hand combination at the top and number three positions prevents spinners like Michael Bracewell from easily bowling out their overs during the powerplay.
The five-match away T20I series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to start on November 22.
