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Sehwag backs Sooryavanshi for long India career, praises Gill
Virender Sehwag thinks young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to play more cricket for India.
Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and has scored quickly in his T20 international games.
Sehwag says a player's age should not matter as much as how well they play.
He also praised captain Shubman Gill for scoring many runs.
Gill recently made his second double century in one-day international cricket.
Sehwag believes India can do well in the 2027 World Cup if its bowlers are strong.
He singled out Jasprit Bumrah as India's best fast bowler.
Virender Sehwag said 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime and should get the chance to play many matches for India.
Sehwag said age matters less than performance once a player competes in the IPL or for India.
Sooryavanshi has scored 246 runs in eight T20Is at a strike rate of 186.
Sehwag praised India captain Shubman Gill, who scored 223 against the West Indies and recently made his second ODI double century.
Sehwag said a strong bowling attack, including Jasprit Bumrah, could help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
- Who
- Former India opener Virender Sehwag spoke about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shubman Gill and India's bowling attack.
- What
- Sehwag backed Sooryavanshi for more opportunities with India, praised Gill's batting and discussed India's World Cup prospects.
- Where
- At the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual session in New Delhi.
- When
- Sehwag made the comments on Saturday, reported from New Delhi on October 10; the report does not specify the year.
- Why
- Sehwag said performance, rather than age, should matter in top-level cricket, and that strong bowling could help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Key facts
- Sooryavanshi's age
- 15
- Sooryavanshi's T20I record
- 246 runs from eight T20Is; strike rate of 186
- Gill's innings against West Indies
- 223 runs off 133 balls in the second ODI at Guwahati on September 30
- Gill's England Test tour tally
- 754 runs across five Tests in 2025
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Sehwag said strong bowling could help India win the tournament in South Africa.
- Sehwag's international runs
- 17,253
Quotes
Virender Sehwag
Former India opener and 2011 World Cup winner.
“Sooryavanshi is in his prime, and his thinking is somewhat similar to mine, that of hitting right from the first ball. Now, it is about when he gets the opportunity and how many matches he plays for India”
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“Look, if you are playing in an age-category, it makes sense — if it’s Under-19, your age should be under 19. But once you play the IPL or play for India, age doesn’t matter.”
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