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Emerging young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains in the news in Indian cricket. The demand to include Vaibhav, who impressed with his aggressive batting in T20 cricket, in the ODI team has intensified. Former India cricketer Ashok Malhotra believes that the selectors should not delay now and should immediately include Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the “scheme of things” of the ODI team, so that he can be fully prepared till the 2027 ODI World Cup.
‘India still has about 25 ODI matches, this is the right opportunity’
Ashok Malhotra says that India has about 25 ODI matches left before the 2027 World Cup. In such a situation, the team management has enough time to try a talented batsman like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and give him the experience of international ODI cricket. He believes that if one has to invest in a young player then this is the right time, because at a young age the player plays fearlessly and can display his natural game without any pressure even on the big stage.
‘Vaibhav can change the match in 10 over powerplay’
According to Malhotra, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a very special talent. If he gets a chance to open in ODIs, he can take full advantage of the powerplay in the first 10 overs. The former cricketer believes that Vaibhav is such an explosive batsman that if it is his day, he has the ability to score a century in the first 10 overs. His aggressive batting can put pressure on the opposing bowlers from the very beginning.
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Open with Rohit Sharma, Virat should be at number 3.
Ashok Malhotra has also suggested his ideal batting order. According to him, Vaibhav Suryavanshi should start the innings with captain Rohit Sharma. He believes that Vaibhav’s aggressive batting will reduce the pressure on Rohit Sharma and he will also be able to play his natural game. In such a situation, the pair of Rohit and Vaibhav can prove to be very dangerous for the opposition bowlers. In Malhotra’s opinion, after this, Virat Kohli should bat at number-3, while Shubman Gill can be fielded at number-4.
Young, fearless, now is the right time to invest
Former Indian cricketer says that Vaibhav Suryavanshi is still very young and this is his biggest strength. The young player bats without any fear and is not afraid of playing shots openly even against big bowlers. He believes that if Vaibhav is given consistent opportunities from now on, India can get a match-winning batsman by the 2027 World Cup.
Advice to reduce body fat
However, Ashok Malhotra has also given important advice to Vaibhav. He says that Vaibhav Suryavanshi needs to work more on his fitness. According to Malhotra, Vaibhav has a little more body fat. If he reduces this then there will be further improvement in both his fitness and performance. However, he also admitted that Vaibhav has improved a lot in his fielding in recent times, which is a positive sign for his game.
Preparations should be done keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind
Ashok Malhotra believes that the Indian team management should make Vaibhav Suryavanshi a part of the ODI team from now on as part of future planning. This will give him international level experience and he can become a strong option for Team India by the 2027 ODI World Cup.
If Vaibhav maintains his explosive batting, better fitness and consistent performance, his name can be included among the biggest match winners of the Indian ODI team in the coming years.
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