Morne Morkel backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exposure in West Indies T20I series
Morne Morkel said Sooryavanshi gains value from squad exposure even without playing time in the West Indies T20I series.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the five-match T20I series against the West Indies offers a platform to develop the country's next generation of players. Morkel emphasised that giving emerging players experience in the national jersey strengthens the overall squad depth. He noted that established players who have performed well deserve continued opportunities while the team also looks at the bigger picture.
On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development, Morkel said the 15-year-old benefits from being around the squad even without playing time. The teenager can observe experienced players' processes and ask questions during travel and training sessions. Morkel said he regularly asks Sooryavanshi what he has learned each day to encourage observation and adaptation.
Sooryavanshi has not featured in India's first four matches of the series. India open with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, and the team is expected to retain that pair for the fourth match in Hyderabad.
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Morkel's comments suggest India may continue blooding teenagers in low-stakes bilateral series rather than risking them in high-pressure tournaments.