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Jayasuriya Hails Sooryavanshi as India's Future, Cautions Against Rushing Him
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News18•20-09-2026, 19:30
Jayasuriya Hails Sooryavanshi as India's Future, Cautions Against Rushing Him
- •Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya lauded teen cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "different kind of talent" and India's future.
- •Jayasuriya advised against rushing Sooryavanshi into the national playing XI, emphasizing he has ample time to develop.
- •Sooryavanshi was part of India's squad for the recent T20I series against Afghanistan but did not play.
- •Jayasuriya highlighted the high competition in Indian cricket, stressing the need for players like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson to keep performing.
- •He praised India's high standards across all three formats and the passion of players to represent the country, also underlining the growing relevance of corporate cricket.
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Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya rated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a unique talent and the future of Indian cricket, while advising that he should not be rushed into India's playing eleven.
During the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, the team management chose to stick with the regular opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma rather than playing Sooryavanshi.
Jayasuriya highlighted the growing relevance of corporate presence in cricket, noting that a Corporate Cricket World Cup provides vital opportunities for corporate players and those who missed out on IPL or state-level chances to showcase their abilities.
