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Morne Morkel Advises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Spend More Time with Team India
- •India bowling coach Morne Morkel suggested teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should spend more time with the national team to aid his cricketing growth.
- •Vaibhav recently became the youngest Indian athlete to win an Asiad gold as part of the men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
- •Morkel emphasized that being in the team environment, observing experienced players, and learning their processes will be invaluable for Vaibhav even without regular game time.
- •Coach Morkel remained tight-lipped about India's playing XI and opening combination ahead of the upcoming five-match T20 international series against the West Indies.
- •The first T20 match between India and the West Indies is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel advised teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to spend more time with the team environment and quality players. Morkel believes that even without match time, sitting in the dugout, sharing the dressing room, and observing experienced players set up innings will be invaluable for his growth.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was part of India's gold medal-winning men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya. By participating in this campaign, he became the youngest Indian athlete to ever win an Asiad gold medal.
The five-match T20 international series between India and the West Indies is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The opening match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium located in Lucknow.
