Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not have enjoyed the dream start of his international career many fans and experts expected, but former India women's head coach WV Raman believes that the teenager should not be judged by his debut series scores.
The 15-year-old has been struggling to make an impact during India's tour of England, but Raman feels the teenager has the talent to become a top player if he is given enough time and opportunities.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came into the ongoing five-match T20I series in England with huge expectations after a sensational IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals. However, the left-hander’s numbers show how he is finding the English conditions challenging compared to the IPL. Amid this, Gautam Gambhir's animated chat with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws attention after IND vs ENG 4th T20I.
Sharing his views on Vaibhav’s struggles, WV Raman believes that the Indian selectors picked the Bihar wonderkid because they trust his ability and see a bright future in him. So, the youngster should be allowed to play at least 15 to 20 international matches without any judgment.
The former Indian cricketer is confident that the regular chances will help Vaibhav settle down, gain confidence, and eventually produce the performances everyone expects. Amid this, Shreyas Iyer's sister alleges he's playing with '10 snakes' in Team India.
WV Raman was quoted as saying by Revsportz, "Don't judge him by the numbers. If the selectors have picked him, it means they believe in his talent, and there is no doubt about his ability."
"Naturally, opposition bowlers will study him closely because that’s how international cricket works. My suggestion is simple—let him play 15 to 20 games without worrying about the statistics. I’m confident he will perform exceptionally well once he gains confidence through regular opportunities."
Don't Change Your Game: WV Raman's big advice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The former India coach also praised the teenager for sticking to his natural style of batting. Raman feels the youngster only needs experience to understand when and where to make small changes against top-quality bowling attacks to succeed at the highest level.
He signed off by saying, “The encouraging part is that he hasn’t tried to become a different player. Sometimes, youngsters feel they must change their game once they reach international cricket, but he hasn’t done that. He has stayed within his natural framework, and over time, he will understand what adjustments are required to succeed at this level.”
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's English story
Earlier this month, the 15-year-old became India's youngest-ever international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I at Old Trafford, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
But England's bowlers, especially Jofra Archer, have targeted the young batter with extra pace and short-pitched deliveries, making it difficult for Vaibhav to play his natural attacking game.
So far, Vaibhav has struggled to turn his starts into big scores. He managed 14 runs off 10 balls in the second T20I at Old Trafford before being stumped off Will Jacks. In the third T20I at Trent Bridge, he scored 13 runs off five balls before getting caught.
His fourth match in Bristol also ended in disappointment as he made 15 runs from 10 balls before becoming another victim of Jofra Archer.
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