"If he’s not getting that game time...": Morne Morkel shares advice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Dubai: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed confidence that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can improve significantly despite not receiving regular game time during the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies. The five-match series, set to commence on October 6 in Lucknow, aims to solidify India's strongest combinations prior to the matches.

Sooryavanshi, who made an impression at the Asian Games, is part of the squad, according to Morkel. Speaking at the pre-series press conference, Morkel emphasized that the 15-year-old can gain invaluable experience by simply being around the team, even if he doesn't secure a spot in the XI. "Even if he's not getting that game time, he's still on a bus, in the dugout, in the hotel with guys with a lot of experience," Morkel explained.

"Watching how the guys go through their processes and how they set up innings will be key for him." While Sooryavanshi scored 53 runs in two matches during the Asian Games, Morkel did not officially confirm if the duo would retain their opening roles against the West Indies. The coach stated that the decision regarding the best combination will be finalized later.

Morkel also noted that some players are still grappling with jet lag and fatigue from their recent trip to Japan. As fans have been rallying behind Sooryavanshi to secure a more prominent role, it remains uncertain how often he will feature in the series.