The India A National Cricket Team will be up against the Sri Lanka A National Cricket Team in the final of the ongoing List A tri-series. The two young teams have played an amazing brand of cricket throughout the series. The final will be a thrilling one as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again be up against Sri Lanka, with whom the Southpaw had an altercation.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a heated and physical altercation with Sri Lanka A players during the super over of the match, which India A lost, and after which some Sri Lanka players had some words with him, which turned nasty after there was a physical moment between Vaibhav and other players. The big wonder was fined 50% of his match fees.
Tilak Varma backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Ahead of the final match, India A captain Tilak Varma provided an exclusive interview to Sportstar, where he opened up on leadership, pressure, mentorship of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the lessons he has borrowed from Rohit Sharma. He was asked ‘On this tour, you have had a chance to lead and mentor 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. What advice have you given him?’
Replying to the question, Tilak Varma has warned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as it will be difficult for the teenage sensation to make a transition to the senior team. Tilak has advised him to play his game and gave him freedom and not to take much pressure on himself, and he believes that he will keep learning the game.
He gets going, he can finish games on his own- Tilak Varma
“It will definitely be challenging for him when he makes that transition to the senior men’s team. He’s come from U-19 cricket, had a fantastic IPL and is now representing a senior side. But he’s extremely talented. If he gets going, he can finish games on his own. The most important thing for someone like him is backing. Young players need freedom.”
“I’ve told him to keep playing his natural game, enjoy and not take pressure. At his age, this is the time to learn and express himself. Whatever he has achieved so far has come from playing positively. There’s no reason to change that.”
“As captain, I told him I’m always there if he needs anything. Just keep learning, keep enjoying the game and trust your strengths. So, we are backing him and hoping that he comes good in the final. And, if he gets going, we all know what he’s capable of doing. I hope he keeps going in the final.”
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets a reward for amazing IPL 2026
Vaibhav had a stellar TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season for the Rajasthan Royals (RR); he nearly single-handedly carried his team to the playoffs and won every individual award from Orange Cap to Most Valuable Player (MVP), which is the Player of the Tournament prize.
The Southpaw, after a sensational season, earned his maiden call-up for the India National Cricket Team for the upcoming Ireland and England tour and also for the Asian Games 2026. He will look to make a name for himself on the international stage at the age of 15.
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