Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer from Bihar, had previously dominated Jasprit Bumrah during their encounters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for Rajasthan Royals. However, their recent training session with the Indian squad ahead of the Afghanistan series marked a significant shift.
Both players are now part of India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning on September 13. Notably, Bumrah was not in the initial T20I team but joined for the ODIs. During their first combined training session under the Kotla lights, Bumrah showcased his expertise, challenging Sooryavanshi with precise deliveries.
Sooryavanshi, who recently triumphed in the Duleep Trophy with East Zone after 13 years, faced a tougher考验 from Bumrah’s varied pace and accuracy. In just four deliveries, Bumrah demonstrated the level of skill required at the international stage. The only moment Sooryavanshi excelled was when Bumrah slightly overpitched, allowing him to hit a boundary.
Other players like Yash Thakur and Arshdeep Singh also outperformed Sooryavanshi during training. Additionally, Sooryavanshi struggled in fielding drills, potentially due to the physical demands of recent matches, where he played 13 out of 18 days.
Meanwhile, the Indian squad trained at Arun Jaitley Stadium for the first time. Bumrah stood out, displaying his pace and confidence during net sessions with skipper Shreyas Iyer. This was Bumrah’s return to the national team since missing the England series due to injury.
Overall, this training session highlighted the challenges Sooryavanshi faces as he transitions from domestic to international cricket, underlining the importance of experience and skill at the highest level.