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15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi finally made his debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday, July 4. Millions of Indian fans were excited and expecting the teenage batting sensation to play a memorable innings in his debut.
Although it was not a memorable day for the left-handed batsman, he showed his fearless performance against England. Vaibhav played just 10 balls, scored 14 runs and hit two fearless sixes against England’s fast bowlers to prove why he is considered one of India’s brightest young talents.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut ends in disappointment
After India’s embarrassing four-wicket defeat to England in the second T20I, legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s dismissal and revealed the one shot that cost him his wicket in his much-awaited debut in Manchester.
Vaibhav created history as soon as he entered the field. At the age of 15 years and 99 days, he became the youngest player to make his international debut for India. With this, he overtook the long-standing record of Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at the age of 16. However, amid the promotion of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ambati Rayudu urged fans not to forget Sanju Samson.
The young left-hander looked confident from the start despite facing one of the fastest bowling attacks in the world. Jofra Archer tried to trouble him with extra pace, but Vaibhav surprised everyone by hitting him with a huge six. Soon after, he also attacked Josh Tong and hit another emphatic six over long-on.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings ended with Harry Brook’s net.
The way Kishore started his innings, it looked like he was set to play a special innings on his debut. But England captain Harry Brook made a brilliant bowling change and handed the ball to Will Jacques. The star spinner bowled a slow ball outside the off stump.
Vaibhav came out of the crease and tried to play a cut shot, but the ball went away from him. He missed it completely and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler immediately removed the bails. Kishore’s much-hyped debut ended with 14 runs in 10 balls.
Sunil Gavaskar tells where the 15 year old player went wrong
After getting out, Sunil Gavaskar said that the shot played by Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not his natural game. The former India captain said that Vaibhav is very strong while playing cover drives and he felt that Kishore chose the wrong shot at that time.
“It’s not his shot. His shot is a cover drive,” Sunil Gavaskar said on Sony Sports.
Even before the match started, Gavaskar had expressed great excitement about Vaibhav’s debut. He said that the young batsman has become the newest favorite of Indian cricket fans and everyone wants to see him succeed in his first international match.
Gavaskar had said, “I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes active right from the first ball. Everyone watching in India will be jumping. They will all be happy because he is India’s kid now. And everyone wants to see their kid perform well.”
Although Vaibhav could not convert his start into a big score, his fearless batting against bowlers like Archer and Tongue caught everyone’s attention. Everyone was impressed by the confidence he showed at such a young age.
