Batting failure? No problem: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits back with two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old vice-captain of the East Zone team in the Duleep Trophy, turned a poor batting performance into a standout bowling display during the quarter-final against the North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. After scoring just eight runs in six balls and being dismissed by North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam in the first innings, Sooryavanshi quickly rebounded with the ball, claiming two wickets in four deliveries. His aggressive approach in the second innings showcased his resilience and potential, earning praise from cricket analysts and former players. Sooryavanshi’s first wicket came in the 28th over when he bowled a three-quarter-length delivery outside off stump. North East Zone batter Kishan Lyngdoh attempted to attack the ball but lost his balance, resulting in a leading edge that was cleanly caught by substitute fielder Denish Das at cover. Three balls later, Sooryavanshi struck again with a well-directed delivery around off stump. Imliwati Lemtur, the North East Zone batter, defended the ball but edged it to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who took a sharp catch to dismiss him. These dismissals highlighted Sooryavanshi’s ability to adapt quickly and maintain composure under pressure. Former India head coach Rahul Dravid, speaking on JioStar, emphasized the need for patience with Sooryavanshi’s development. Dravid acknowledged the young batter’s talent but noted the challenges of balancing his international commitments with domestic cricket. “With Vaibhav, you’ve got to be patient.#vaibhav_sooryavanshi #duleep_trophy #bishworjit_konthoujam #kishan_lyngdoh #denish_das
