Rajasthan Royals' journey in IPL 2025 was a forgettable campaign, but they discovered a future star in young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. With his attractive stroke-play and ability to hit aggressive sixes, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 252 runs in seven innings of IPL 2025. Very soon he can play T20. ashok kumar, coach of Vaibhav Suryavanshi in bihar Under-19 and men's senior teams, believes that he (Suryavanshi) can be included in the senior men's t20 team in two years, provided he works on his fitness and fielding. In an exclusive conversation with IANS on friday (May 23, 2025), ashok kumar said, "I really think bcci will give him a chance, because except for two to four players, all others in the t20 international team are 25 or younger."
'Vaibhav Suryavanshi will perform even better'
The india Under-19 team will play a 50-over practice match, a five-match ODI series and two multi-day matches with england Under-19. This will be Vaibhav Suryavanshi's first chance to play in tough conditions in england, which will also start India's path to preparation for the 2026 Under-19 Men's cricket World Cup. ashok kumar said, "He will perform even better on the england tour, because his performance in the IPL was seen, it is just a glimpse of what he can do. Whatever I have seen of him since the days of bihar Under-19, it is exactly the way he plays.''
'Many people will say Vaibhav is an aggressive player, but…'
Further said, "The way he adapts himself according to the situation sets him apart from others. Many people will say that Vaibhav is an aggressive player, but he has been playing like this since childhood. His intent, way of playing and attitude will remain the same in the coming matches."
During the conversation, he said that the way he (Vaibhav) talks now, he has become stronger than ever. His determination has increased as he now constantly says, "Sir, main india khel ke hi rahunga, (I will play for india at any cost). So, we are very proud that such a kid has come from Bihar."
He elaborated, "As a result of everyone's support, he got into the Under-19 india team for the australia series (where he scored a century in 58 balls), then he was in the Under-19 Asia Cup for india, and now has been selected for the england tour. When he returns from there, I will not be surprised if his name is sent for the Duleep and Deodhar Trophy.".jpg)
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