After U19 World Cup triumph, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's father hopeful of India call-up
India Today
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Under-19 World Cup heroics have sparked fresh calls for a senior India future. After his record-breaking final knock, his father believes the teenage star's India cap is only a matter of time.
India's 14-year-old batting superstar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father, Sanjiv Sooryavanshi believes his son’s Under-19 World Cup heroics could soon open the door to an India senior-team call-up. Speaking after India’s title triumph, he said Vaibhav’s historic final knock not only made the family, but also the entirety of Bihar and the country proud.
Speaking to ANI after India’s 6th U19 World Cup win on Friday, Vaibhav’s father Sanjiv Sooryavanshi said the family was overwhelmed with pride and believed his son’s hard work would eventually take him to the highest level.
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"Every player played well; they played well throughout the tournament, and what Vaibhav did today was historic. We are feeling very proud after winning the World Cup. Our country is happy, and everybody is celebrating this win. With the blessings of Bihar and all the country, he is doing hard work, and he will definitely play for India one day," he said.
"Yes, it definitely a very big win, and my son is involved in that victory, which is in itself a very big thing for us. Winning a World Cup is an achievement, and I saw the 1983 World Cup as a kid; now seeing my kid win a World Cup trophy gives me double the happiness. He has brought fame to Patiala and India, and he has contributed well in each and every match, which in itself is a very big achievement for us. We will celebrate big after he comes to India," Sanjiv Sooryavanshi added.
India were crowned world champions in men’s Under-19 cricket for a sixth time after producing a final of overwhelming authority, dismantling England by 100 runs at the Harare Sports Club on February 6. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India piled up a colossal 411 for 9 before bowling England out for 311 to seal one of the most emphatic title wins in tournament history.
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