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Morkel Says More Team Time Could Benefit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a young cricket player with a lot of talent.
India coach Morne Morkel thinks he can improve by spending more time around the national team.
He can learn by training with experienced players and watching how they prepare to bat.
Morkel said this could help even if Vaibhav does not get to play in a match.
Vaibhav was part of India's gold-winning cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games.
He did not have a big impact during that competition.
India is about to begin a five-match T20 series against the West Indies.
Morkel has not yet said whether Vaibhav will play.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could benefit from spending more time with the national team.
Morkel said training alongside experienced players and observing their preparation could help Sooryavanshi develop.
Sooryavanshi was part of India's gold medal-winning men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games but did not make a major impact.
Morkel did not reveal India's playing XI or confirm whether Sooryavanshi would open against the West Indies.
The five-match India-West Indies T20 International series is scheduled to begin October 6 in Lucknow.
- Who
- India bowling coach Morne Morkel and young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- Morkel advised Sooryavanshi to spend more time training and learning in the national team environment.
- Where
- The first match is scheduled at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
- When
- Morkel made the comments before the first India-West Indies T20 International; the series is scheduled to begin October 6.
- Why
- Morkel believes training with experienced players and observing their preparation could help Sooryavanshi's cricket development.
Key facts
- Coach
- Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach
- Player
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Asian Games result
- Part of India's gold medal-winning men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games
- Series
- Five-match T20 International series between India and the West Indies
- Opening match
- Scheduled for October 6
- Venue
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Selection status
- Morkel did not confirm India's playing XI or whether Sooryavanshi would play
Quotes
Morne Morkel
India's bowling coach
“And if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience. With him sharing that sort of dressing room and talking to guys, or just actually watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings, will be key for him.”
firstpost.com
“We all know the talent of Vaibhav. The more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket.”
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Sources
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