‘He is somewhat similar to me’: Sehwag says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime

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1. Sat, 10 October 2026

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   • Times of India14:52first to report
     ‘He is somewhat similar to me’: Sehwag says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime

     Virender Sehwag draws parallels between his explosive batting style and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless gameplay. The 15-year-old prodigy has made waves in T20Is, showcasing an impressive strike rate and accumulating runs effortlessly. Sehwag emphasises that age should take a backseat to performance at higher levels of cricket, especially with seasoned competitors like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma vying for opening positions.

2. Tue, 20 October 2026

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   • Times of India03:43
     ‘Give Sooryavanshi harsh truth’: Ex-cricketer explains Gambhir, management’s approach

     Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a talented 15-year-old cricketer, is still waiting for his big break in the Indian senior team. Despite his impressive glimpses, established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma keep taking the spots. Former spinner Murali Kartik believes in the current squad and encourages Sooryavanshi to keep working hard for when his chance finally comes.

3. Wed, 21 October 2026

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   • Times of India04:39
     'Can't walk in right now': Iyer says Sooryavanshi has 'years to get opportunities'

     Shreyas Iyer has suggested that young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might need to be patient regarding his opportunities in the playing XI. With seasoned openers like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in fine form, Iyer believes that the experience Sooryavanshi gained from prior tours will significantly aid his growth. He stressed the importance of nurturing a comfortable team atmosphere for the player's continued development.

4. Fri, 23 October 2026

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   • Times of India07:28
     'It doesn't work like that': Coach keeps suspense over Sooryavanshi's chances in XI

     Ahead of the second T20I, Sitanshu Kotak highlighted the crucial role of management in player selection. With Ishan Kishan injured, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could step in. Kotak praised openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their stellar performances in the opening match against New Zealand. He urged the team to prioritise unity over social media distractions as they strive for another win in Christchurch.

5. Sun, 25 October 2026

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   • Times of India04:53
     'He was a fish out of water': Sooryavanshi's No. 3 role questioned after 2nd T20I

     Ravichandran Ashwin feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggled at No. 3 in India’s second T20I against New Zealand, scoring just four runs off eight balls. He believes Sanju Samson should bat at No. 3 if Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma and Samson play together. Ashwin also praised India’s middle order, highlighting the power and temperament of Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ramandeep Singh.

6. Tue, 27 October 2026

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   • Times of India03:47
     'Sooryavanshi needs to wait': Ex-cricketer wants youngster dropped after one game

     India stands on the brink of clinching the T20I series against New Zealand as they eye a win in Wellington. Subramaniam Badrinath proposes a strategic change by swapping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Varun Chakaravarthy for the pivotal third match, noting Sooryavanshi's difficulties in an atypical role. Badrinath also emphasizes the importance of keeping Sanju Samson in the lineup, reflecting on India's solid performance against New Zealand over the past decade.