Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reveals his plan to reset international career after early setback

The teenage opener is expected to feature in India’s three-match T20I series in Harare, beginning on Thursday, after enduring a difficult introduction to senior international cricket during the tour of England.

Sooryavanshi made scores of 14, 13 and 15 across three innings as India suffered a 0-4 series defeat. The youngster also found the considerable pace and experience of Jofra Archer difficult to negotiate, falling to the England fast bowler twice.

However, Sooryavanshi will now return to considerably happier surroundings. Harare was the scene of his stunning 175 off 80 balls against England in the Under-19 World Cup final four months ago, an innings that powered India to the title and further underlined his status as one of the country’s most exciting young batters.

Speaking in an interaction published by BCCI.tv, Sooryavanshi said returning to the same venue in senior India colours carried special significance.

“Harare is a very memorable ground for me. Four months ago, we played the Under-19 World Cup here and won it. Representing India is everyone’s dream, so it is a very special moment,” Sooryavanshi said.

“Returning and playing at the same wonderful ground where we created history four months ago feels completely different. We will enjoy it.”

“There have been plenty of ups and downs over the last four months. But that is part of cricket, and such things will continue to happen in life,” he said. “I will keep following the same process and give my hundred per cent to the team.”

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