India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can benefit greatly from spending more time around the senior team, even if the youngster does not get regular playing opportunities.
The 14-year-old was part of India’s gold medal-winning squad at the Asian Games. He featured in all their matches but could not make a big impact with the bat.
With India set to begin their T20I series against West Indies on Tuesday, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are likely to open the innings, which could leave Sooryavanshi waiting for his chance.
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Morkel, however, feels simply being around the team can be an important learning experience for the young batter.
Learning From Senior Players
Morkel pointed out that Sooryavanshi can continue learning even when he is not part of the playing XI.
He said travelling with the team, sitting in the dugout and spending time in the dressing room can help the youngster understand how experienced players prepare for matches.
The former South African pacer added that young players need to be given the right environment to learn and develop.
Morkel Keeps Playing XI Under Wraps
Morkel did not reveal India’s likely combination for the opening T20I against West Indies.
India used Abhishek and Sooryavanshi as their opening pair during the Asian Games, but the team management could make changes for the upcoming series.
India Dealing With Travel Fatigue
Morkel also admitted that India’s recent travel schedule could be a factor ahead of the first game.
Several players have only recently returned from the Asian Games, leaving them with little time to recover from the long journey before the West Indies series.