Suryakumar Yadav, the former India T20I captain, has publicly backed the Indian cricket team and 15-year-old rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while dismissing a statement falsely attributed to him that has been circulating on social media.
Suryakumar's Full Support for Team India
In a post on X, Suryakumar expressed his confidence in the team, stating that the players are giving their best and will always have his full backing. He wrote, "I'm very happy for the team and wish them nothing but the very best, always. I know the boys are giving it their all, and they will always have my full support. A special word for Vaibhav - you're at the start of what promises to be a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and keep making the country proud."
Warning Against Misinformation
The veteran cricketer also cautioned fans against believing or sharing unverified information. He clarified that a statement circulating online had been falsely linked to him. "I've also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorised any such statement. Please don't believe or share unverified information. My support for Indian cricket, my teammates, and the game will always speak louder than words falsely attributed to me," Suryakumar added.
Suryakumar's clarification came amid the circulation of an unauthorised statement on social media. He urged fans to rely only on verified information shared through his official platforms.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History
Meanwhile, history was made during the second T20I at Manchester. At the age of 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi surpassed legend Sachin Tendulkar (16 years and 238 days) to become the youngest Indian international cricketer. Despite the hype, Sooryavanshi was not given a debut during the Ireland series, which India lost 2-0, and was also not included in the first England T20I, which was washed out. His first innings yielded only 14 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes.
Batting Coach on Sooryavanshi's Debut
Speaking during a press conference ahead of the third T20I, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak discussed Sooryavanshi's debut and the thought process behind it. "When Vaibhav joined the team, he was set to debut anyway. It is not like he became ready just before the last match. I think the only thing regarding his game from our side was just play your game, follow your instincts, play the way you play cricket, the same cricket that got you here. For batting, I do not think there were any other specific instructions like 'do this' or 'do that'," Kotak said.
