Sehwag says Sooryavanshi’s approach recalls his own

Virender Sehwag said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s attacking approach reminds him of his own, while noting that the 15-year-old’s opportunities to represent India will depend on when he is selected and how often he plays. Sehwag made the remarks at an event in New Delhi on October 10, as Sooryavanshi remained out of India’s playing XI for the first two matches of its T20I series against West Indies. Sehwag, a former India opener, said Sooryavanshi likes to attack from the first ball, a trait he recognized in his own batting. He added that Sooryavanshi was in his prime, but said it remained to be seen when and how many chances he would receive at the highest level. The remarks came during the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual session. Sehwag also argued that performance, not age, should be the main consideration when choosing players for the Indian Premier League or the national team. He contrasted Sooryavanshi, whom the article identifies as 15, with veteran batter Virat Kohli, whom it identifies as 37. Sehwag distinguished those competitions from age-group cricket, where players must meet the relevant age limit.