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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: India’s teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his match-winning innings in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A on Sunday was the product of sticking to his plans rather than responding to outside expectations, as the 15-year-old also used the occasion to remind critics that his game extends well beyond the T20 format.

Speaking after being named Player of the Match in India's title-winning victory, Sooryavanshi reflected on his preparation, his handling of the spotlight, and the lessons from a successful campaign.

The young opener blasted 94 off just 29 balls, hitting the fastest fifty in List A cricket and powering India A to a commanding total before the bowlers defended it to seal victory. The left-hander said his only objective at the start of the innings was to maximise the fielding restrictions by trusting the work he had put in before the final.   Read More...