Sunil Gavaskar points out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s costly ‘shot’ error on India debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal on second debut (Image: X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a memorable start to his international career during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, becoming India’s youngest international cricketer at just 15 years old. Although his debut innings lasted just 10 deliveries, the teenage sensation gave fans a glimpse of his fearless approach as he smashed two towering sixes before being dismissed for 14. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar felt the dismissal was unlike the youngster, insisting that his shot selection did not reflect Sooryavanshi’s natural game.Sooryavanshi’s promising knock came to an end when Jos Buttler edged him off the bowling of Will Jacks. The youngster danced down the track in an attempt to attack but Jacks smartly fired a flat delivery outside the off stump. Beaten by spin and bounce, Sooryavanshi misses the cut cut attempt, allowing Buttler to complete a sharp stumping.After the dismissed Sunil Gavaskar admitted that it was not his natural hit, “That’s not his shot. His shot is a cover unit,” Gavaskar said on Sony Sports while analyzing the dismissal.Before the innings, Gavaskar spoke enthusiastically about the excitement surrounding the teenager’s debut, describing him as “India’s child” and expressing confidence that he would play fearlessly from the very beginning.“I won’t be surprised if he goes from the first ball. Everyone watching in India will be jumping. Everyone will be excited because he is an Indian kid now. And everyone wants to see their kid do well,” Gavaskar said.

England beat India by four wickets

England beat India by four wickets in a thrilling second T20I at Emirates Old Trafford as they chased down 191 with more to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after the opener was abandoned.India posted 190/7 thanks to valuable contributions throughout the batting order. On his historic debut, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a fearless 14 off 10 balls, while Abhishek Sharma got off to a flying start with 43 off 24. Ishan Kishan (49 off 40) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (37 off 22) added a crucial partnership with India’s Ti4lak Varbe1ma 1. late bloomer. Sam Curran played with the ball for England and claimed 3/33.England’s chase was led by Jacob Bethell, who remained unbeaten on 76 off 46 balls after the hosts were rocked by Arshdeep Singh’s double strike in the opener. Bethell struck brilliantly, including a game-changing 26 runs, to steer England home despite India’s early dominance. India’s bowlers failed to maintain control in the second half of the innings as Bethell guided England to victory with six balls remaining.