Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has highlighted the necessity for young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to enhance his fielding abilities before representing the national men’s team. During a match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, Sooryavanshi’s misfields resulted in the opposition scoring crucial runs, leading to their defeat. Kaif suggested that Sooryavanshi needs to excel in fielding to secure a spot in the Indian team.
Kaif mentioned the significance of fielding tests for scouting players, expressing concern over Sooryavanshi’s fielding performance. Despite being in the right position to take a catch during a recent game, Sooryavanshi missed the opportunity due to a technical error. While acknowledging Sooryavanshi’s batting skills, Kaif emphasized the need for improvement in his fielding capabilities to match his talent with the bat.
Sooryavanshi showcased his batting prowess by scoring 46 runs off 21 balls in the power-play before being dismissed by a slower delivery. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh discussed the challenge of bowling to Sooryavanshi, emphasizing the need to strategize against his aggressive batting style. Singh praised Sooryavanshi’s exceptional talent at a young age, highlighting his ability to dominate bowlers from the start of his innings.
