‘He was hitting sixes out of the ground’: Sanju Samson says 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is ready for IPL
Hailing Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s bit-hitting abilities, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson the 13-year-old prodigy ‘looks ready to contribute’ in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, starting March 22.The Royals begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.Speaking at the SuperStar series on JioHotstar, Samson was asked what advice he would give Suryavanshi, the youngest player ever to play in the IPL. Royals signed Suryavanshi for Rs 1.1 crore.Story continues below this adSamson said: “The boys of today don’t lack confidence at all. They are very brave and understand the current situation of Indian cricket and the brand of cricket that needs to be played. For me, rather than giving advice, I prefer observing first—how a youngster wants to play his cricket, what he likes, and what kind of support he needs from me. Then, I work my way around that. Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It’s all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother.”Samson added that the onus will be on the rest of the team to provide him a ‘relaxed environment’. Sanju further shared his thoughts on Vaibhav’s readiness and potential, saying, “I think he looks ready to contribute. The key is to keep him in the best shape… We ensure a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and back our players. You never know — he might end up playing for India in a couple of years. I feel he is ready for the IPL. He looks capable of landing a few solid punches here and there. Let’s see what the future holds.”
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