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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has backed the Indian team management’s cautious handling of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi but insisted that clear communication with the youngster is essential as he waits for his international debut.With growing calls for the 15-year-old to be included in India’s playing XI during the ongoing T20I…

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his India debut have continued to grow following his remarkable rise over the past few months, but former BCCI selector Saba Karim believes the team management is right to exercise patience with the teenage sensation.Sooryavanshi earned a place in India’s senior T20I squad…

Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After rain washed out the opening T20I, India will be hoping for better weather when they take on England in the second match of the five-game series at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4.The first T20I at Chester-le-Street ended in a no-result after India…

India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone far beyond India, with the 15-year-old attracting attention from cricket fans across the world. Such has been the hype surrounding the teenage sensation that tickets for India’s T20Is in Ireland were snapped up by supporters hoping to watch him in action. However, Sooryavanshi…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ever since the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked in India’s T20I squad, one question has dominated discussions among fans and experts: When will the boy from Samastipur, Bihar, make his India debut?The excitement started after Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL season. He scored 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of…

England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India later this month, with uncapped all-rounder James Coles and fast bowler Josh Tongue earning their maiden call-ups.India and England are currently playing a five-match T20I series before locking horns in three ODIs on…

England all-rounder Sam Curran has described Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise to the Indian team as an “incredible story”, saying the 15-year-old has earned the attention coming his way, while hoping England can keep him quiet if he makes his international debut in the ongoing T20I series.The cricket world has been waiting for Sooryavanshi’s India debut ever…

A fan stole the show during a domestic T20 match in Afghanistan after running onto the field and taking Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s cap before quickly running away, adding a light-hearted moment to an otherwise one-sided contest in the Shpageeza Cricket League.The incident took place during the Shpageeza Cricket League match between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Mis Ainak…

A few days after bringing down the curtain on his international career, Ben Stokes posted a farewell message on social media, thanking his teammates, supporters and everyone who was part of his journey during what he called a “mad 15 years”.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Moments…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Morne Morkel (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has made it clear that the team management will continue to back openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, despite growing calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his international debut.Sooryavanshi has been one of the biggest talking points since being…