VVS Laxman Praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi Urges Focus on Fitness

Former India cricketer and Team India coach VVS Laxman has showered praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi after his outstanding performances in the T20 series against Zimbabwe. At the same time, Laxman stressed that improving fitness should be the youngster’s top priority as he continues his rapid rise.

Vaibhav played a match winning knock of 81 runs from 49 balls in the final T20, helping India secure victory. His consistent performances throughout the series earned him both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards, further strengthening his reputation as one of India’s brightest young prospects.

Speaking after the series in Harare, Laxman recalled that the coaching staff had identified Vaibhav’s potential well before the 2024 Under 19 World Cup. He said the youngster impressed everyone during the Quadrangular Series in Vijayawada while representing India B and has continued to develop through the BCCI Centre of Excellence programme.

Laxman also highlighted the remarkable growth Vaibhav has shown over the past few months, both as a cricketer and as a person. According to him, the 15 year old has displayed greater maturity, improved decision making and the ability to perform confidently under pressure against quality opposition.

While appreciating his talent, Laxman made it clear that fitness remains the one area where Vaibhav can make significant progress. He added that considering the youngster’s age, there is still plenty of time for him to develop physically and become an even stronger player.

The coach also praised Vaibhav’s commitment to the team. He revealed that the youngster wanted to continue fielding even after suffering an injury during the final match, but the team physiotherapist advised him to leave the field. Laxman said that attitude reflects Vaibhav’s determination to always give his best for the team.