New Delhi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now going through a variegated test. This 15-year-old batsman, who destroyed the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals, had to wait for 41 balls to hit his first six in the ongoing Tri Nation A series in Sri Lanka. While there were six-fours in every over in the IPL, that style was missing in the initial matches in the India A jersey.
Why did Vaibhav wilt a sensation in IPL?
If there was anyone the biggest name in the IPL this year, it was Vaibhav. In the Rajasthan Royals jersey, he hit such sixes that records were shaken. In one match vacated he hit 12 sixes. His stormy batting remained in discussion throughout the season. Seeing such strength at the age of 15, everyone considered him a 'future superstar.'
Why was the start in India A lackluster?
After IPL, Vaibhav was sent to Sri Lanka with India A. There is a Tri Nation series going on versus Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. In the first match versus Sri Lanka A, he could score only 14 runs. Some shots were definitely beautiful, but no big innings came. Fans who were expecting the explosive batting of IPL were a bit disappointed.
What did he do versus Afghanistan A?
In the second match, Vaibhav played a quick inning of 44 runs. Many former players moreover praised him. But the surprising thing was that not plane a single six was hit in this inning. It was strange for everyone that a boy who is known for his big shots did not get a six from his bat.
How did the first six come without 41 balls?
That moment finally came in the next match versus Sri Lanka A. Vaibhav attacked the bowler and hit a sunny six. This was the first six from his bat without IPL. But to reach this one six, he had to play a total of 41 balls in 3 matches. Unfortunately, plane in this match, he could not convert his start into a big innings and was out for 21 runs.
What is the situation of his current form?
Cricket experts do not believe so. He says that there is a huge difference between IPL and ODI cricket. Power hitting is prevalent in IPL, here it is important to manage the innings, read the situation and play. Vaibhav is moreover now trying to score runs not just with power but with patience and technique. This is real growth.
What is the biggest rencontre facing Vaibhav?
No question on talent. Reaching IPL, Under-19 World Cup and India A at such a young age is a big thing in itself. Now the real test is that he performs in every match. Experts believe that if Vaibhav learns to convert his good starts into big innings, then Indian cricket will get flipside new star very soon.
