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'Serve like Sachin': BCCI outlines long-term plan for Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old Indian cricket player.
He became famous very quickly after making his international debut.
He broke Sachin Tendulkar's record as the youngest male cricketer to play for India.
His first T20I series in England was difficult, as he scored 14, 13 and 15.
He then played much better in Zimbabwe and was named Player of the Series.
He also made a record-fast List A century in Sri Lanka.
The BCCI says it wants to develop him carefully instead of rushing him into bigger matches.
The board is also watching several other young players.
Its Centre of Excellence, led by VVS Laxman, is helping monitor their training and skills.
The BCCI says it is closely monitoring 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development.
BCCI secretary Saikia said the board wants Sooryavanshi to serve India like Sachin Tendulkar did.
The board plans to avoid fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into bigger assignments.
Sooryavanshi won Player of the Series during India's 3-0 T20I series victory in Zimbabwe.
The BCCI Centre of Excellence is also tracking 10 to 15 other young players.
- Who
- The BCCI, its secretary Saikia, and 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- The BCCI outlined a cautious, long-term plan for Sooryavanshi's career and said it is monitoring other young players.
- Where
- The review meeting took place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai; Sooryavanshi's recent performances came in England, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
- When
- The plan was discussed at a BCCI review meeting on Thursday; Sooryavanshi made his international debut this year.
- Why
- The BCCI wants to support a lasting international career and avoid making him a one-series or one-year wonder.
Key facts
- Player
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old left-hander from Bihar
- International record
- He became the youngest male cricketer to represent India, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
- England T20Is
- He scored 14, 13 and 15 in three innings.
- Zimbabwe series
- He was Player of the Series during India's 3-0 triumph.
- List A achievement
- He recorded the fastest-ever List A century during India's A team's Tri-Nation series win in Sri Lanka.
- BCCI monitoring
- The board is tracking Sooryavanshi and about 10 to 15 other players in his age group.
- Development oversight
- The Centre of Excellence head, VVS Laxman, is monitoring the players' training and skill development.
Quotes
Saikia
BCCI secretary speaking about Sooryavanshi’s long-term development
“We want Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or any player of his stature to continue and serve like Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends.”
indianexpress.com
“They are constantly monitored by our COE head, VVS Laxman, who is taking keen interest in their future and their training and skill development.”
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