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'He was a fish out of water': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's No. 3 role questioned after IND vs NZ 2nd T20I
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What Happened?
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance at No. 3 in India's second T20I against New Zealand, suggesting the team reconsider his batting position.
Key points
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored only four runs off eight balls in the match.
- He replaced the injured Ishan Kishan in the playing XI.
- Ashwin described Sooryavanshi's performance as a 'miss' but emphasized it's too early to judge him.
- Ashwin suggested that Sooryavanshi needs guidance from a senior player.
- He recommended moving Sanju Samson to No. 3 if Sooryavanshi is to play.
- Ashwin praised India's middle order for their performance in chasing New Zealand's total.
Key insights
- Sooryavanshi's unfamiliar role may hinder his development as a young cricketer.
- Ashwin's comments highlight the importance of mentorship for emerging players.
- Revising batting positions could enhance team dynamics and performance.
Why it matters
The team's batting order decisions could impact their performance in future matches.
Entities
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi· PersonRavichandran Ashwin· PersonIndia· CountryNew Zealand· CountryIshan Kishan· PersonSanju Samson· PersonTilak Varma· PersonNitish Kumar Reddy· PersonRamandeep Singh· PersonMitchell Santner· Person
Source
Times of India
