Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a memorable start to his international career in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, becoming India’s last 15-year-old. Although his first innings lasted just 10 runs, the youngster’s enthusiasm gave fans a glimpse of his fearless approach by smashing two big sixes before being dismissed for 14. The former India captain. Sunil Gavaskar felt that the dismissal was against the youngster, insisting that the decision to shoot did not reflect Sooryavanshi’s natural game.Sooryavanshi’s promising knock came to an end when he was stumped by Jos Buttler at Will Jacks. The youngster danced down the track looking to attack, but Jacks cleverly shot a cover shot outside the off stump. After being hit by a turn and bounce, Sooryavanshi missed the shot attempt, which allowed Buttler to complete the bounce.After his retirement Sunil Gavaskar admitted that it was not his natural shot, “That’s not his shot. His shot is driving,” Gavaskar said on Sony Sports while analyzing the dismissal.Ahead of the innings, Gavaskar spoke volumes about the excitement surrounding the youngster’s debut, describing him as an “Indian kid” and expressing confidence that he would play fearlessly from the start.“I wouldn’t be surprised if he leaves the first ball. Everyone who is watching India will be jumping. They will all be happy because he is a child of India now. And everyone wants to see their child do well,” Gavaskar said.
England beat India by four wickets
England beat India by four wickets in a thrilling T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, chasing down 191 from the over to take a 1-0 lead in the opening five-match series.India posted 190/7 thanks to valuable contributions throughout the batting. On his debut, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a fearless 14 off 10 balls, while Abhishek Sharma got off to a quick start with 43 off 24 balls. Ishan Kishan (49 off 40) and captain Shreyas Iyer (37 off 22) added a vital 65-run partnership before Tilak Varma’s knock of 24 off 11 gave India a late breakthrough. Sam Curran bowled for England, taking 3/33.England’s chase was led by Jacob Bethell, who made an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls after the hosts were rattled by Arshdeep Singh’s double in the opening match. Bethell fought hard, including a 26-run match-changer, to lead England home despite India’s early dominance. The Indian bowlers lost control in the last half of the innings as Bethell guided England to victory with six balls to spare.