Cricket fans across the world are talking about just one teenager right now, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15 year old batter has not yet made his debut for the Indian senior team, yet his reputation has already rattled England's dressing room well before he has faced a single ball against them. Supporters everywhere are eager to know exactly when Sooryavanshi will get his chance to unleash his fours and sixes, while England's players, even as they openly and genuinely admire his talent, are privately hoping his bat stays quiet whenever he does take the field against them. Sooryavanshi may not have debuted yet, but word of his name has already spread through cricket circles around the world, and everyone seems to want an answer to the same question, when will he finally get his chance to bat for Team India.
England's Dressing Room Talks About Nothing Else
India and England are currently playing a five match T20 series, of which one game has already been completed. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is only 15, has not been given a chance so far in the matches played against Ireland and England. Before this series, he had already made his mark in the IPL and for India A, and that form is exactly what has built his reputation. Even though he is yet to debut for the senior Indian team, word of his batting has clearly reached England's camp. From morning to evening, discussions inside the England dressing room revolve around Sooryavanshi alone, with plans being drawn up and strategies being worked out. The team is preparing for how it would handle him if he does debut, and how to keep his bat quiet. From the captain down to the bowlers, every member of the England setup appears wary of his batting, which is exactly why a fresh plan against him seems to be taking shape constantly.
Harry Brook Admits England's Bowlers Are Nervous
England captain Harry Brook has openly admitted that England's bowlers have already prepared for the possibility of spoiling Sooryavanshi's debut. Brook says that if Sooryavanshi does debut, the team already has a plan ready against him. In his words, a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to figure out how to stop Sooryavanshi from playing his best cricket. At the same time, Brook does not hold back on praise either. He calls Sooryavanshi an exceptionally talented player and says what he has achieved at just 15 years of age is extraordinary. It is worth noting that England's captain is this focused on a player who has not even made his international debut yet.
Sam Curran Is Even More Worried Than Brook
Next on the list of England players unsettled by Sooryavanshi is all rounder Sam Curran, who appears even more nervous than his captain. Curran is already hoping that Sooryavanshi's bat does not fire against his team. Even so, the England all rounder called Sooryavanshi's selection in the Indian team at just 15 remarkable. Curran cannot stop praising him, calling him genuinely incredible and saying he is getting the attention he truly deserves. Yet his tone gives away his nerves. Curran says he wants Sooryavanshi to not do well against his team and hopes there is no magical innings from him against England.
Today's Second T20 and the Sanju Samson Question
England's players may be saluting Sooryavanshi's talent, but in the heat of competition they are privately hoping to be spared his fury. The biggest question that remains is when Sooryavanshi will finally get the opportunity to show his batting in Team India colours, a question that now feels as big as the old puzzle of why Kattappa killed Baahubali. Today marks the second T20 of the series between India and England. It remains to be seen whether Sooryavanshi finally finds a place in the playing eleven, especially after Sanju Samson's repeated failures with the bat so far in this series against England.
