‘Will we go in front or will we hit behind?’: Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s on-field chat goes viral – watch | cricket news
New Delhi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi might be making his India debut, but that didn’t stop him from sharing his thoughts with the senior opening partner. Abhishek Sharma During the second T20I against England at Old Trafford on Saturday.In a moment captured on the stump microphone, Abhishek was heard asking the 15-year-old player about the nature of the pitch.Abhishek Sharma: “Will it hit the front or the back? What do you think?” (Should I play forward or go on the backfoot? What do you think?)Suryavanshi replied calmly. Suryavanshi: “Look. It is getting double bounce. Because it did not come fast. And the bounce was also less.” (See for yourself. The ball is bouncing twice because it is not moving faster, and the bounce is also less.)The exchange immediately caught the eye, with fans praising the young player’s confidence despite playing his first international match.
Historic debut for teenager
Suryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut finally happened against England as he became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket.At the age of just 15 years and 99 days, the left-handed batsman broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record of 16 years and 205 days and became India’s youngest international debutant. He also moved ahead of Piyush Chawla on the all-time list.
fearless knock on debut
This young player from Bihar did not show any signs of nervousness during his short stay at the crease.He scored 14 runs in just 10 balls, which included two sixes. One of them was hit against England fast bowler Joffra Archer, while the other was against Josh Tong.His entertaining innings ended when he delivered the ball to Will Jacques on the pitch and was stumped by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.While Suryavanshi impressed with his fearless approach, Abhishek Sharma continued his fine form at the top of the order.The left-handed batsman scored 43 runs with the help of eight fours and a six in just 24 balls before being dismissed by Sam Curran.
