‘I am a wicket-taker’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoys surprise bowling role
India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed an unexpected change of role in East Zone’s opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026, making an impact with the ball after being asked to bowl against North East Zone. The 15-year-old, who usually makes headlines with his batting, picked up two wickets in a three-over spell in the second innings as East Zone secured a massive…
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his batting prowess, switched roles and made an impact with the ball in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026. The 15-year-old bowled two overs, picking up two wickets, leading East Zone to a significant innings-and-210-run victory over North East Zone. In a video by the BCCI Domestic, Sooryavanshi expressed his delight at bowling, stating that batters and bowlers both enjoy the chance to switch roles.
He credited captain Ishan Kishan for giving him the opportunity, despite Kishan's initial hesitation. Sooryavanshi dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur, both off the same spell, before finishing with eight in East Zone's sole innings. Despite his bowling success, his batting contribution was limited to eight runs. The youngster, who has now taken four wickets in first-class cricket, expressed his desire to play across all formats.
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