Sehwag, owner of 17253 international runs, stands way ahead of the 15-year-old who has scored 246 runs from eight T20Is but at a blistering strike-rate of 186.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag traced his famed daredevilry in Vaibhahav Sooryavanshi’s batting, and said the teen phenom should focus on stitching a long career for the country. “Sooryavanshi is is in his prime, and his thinking is somewhat similar to mine, that of hitting right from the first ball. Now, it is about when he gets the opportunity and how many matches he plays for India,” Sehwag said during a discussion at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual session here on Saturday.
“A 38-or 40-year-old (Virat) Kohli is playing, and a 15-year-old (Vaibhav) Sooryavanshi is also playing. The 2011 World Cup winner also lauded India captain Shubman Gill for his second career double hundred in ODIs. He broke Sunil Gavaskar’s record in England by scoring more than 700 runs, and recently, he scored his second double century in ODIs.
Then, performance matters,” Sehwag said. It is not easy,” he said. Earlier reporting noted: Then, performance matters,” Sehwag said.
“These days many players are performing really well. One of them is Shubman Gill, who is playing so well. He is also the captain of India’s Test and ODI sides.
Earlier reporting noted: “Sooryavanshi is in his prime, and his thinking is somewhat similar to mine, that of hitting right from the first ball. Earlier reporting noted: The former India opener also dismissed concerns over Sooryavanshi’s age, arguing that performances should determine a player’s place once they reach the highest level. Now, it is about when he gets the opportunity and how many matches he plays for India,” Sehwag said during a discussion at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual session on Saturday.
The 47-year-old said age should not be a matter of concern if a player is good enough to handle top-flight cricket. A strong showing by the bowlers could help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, according to Sehwag.
