Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered a minor injury scare after a ball struck him on the chest during a net session ahead of the third T20I between India and England. The 15-year-old cricketer briefly stopped training to receive medical attention before returning to complete his batting practice.
Sooryavanshi is expected to retain his place at the top of the order for the third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Tuesday, July 7. India trail 0-1 in the five-match series and need a win to level the contest after failing to defend 190 in the second T20I, where the teenager made his international debut.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Suffers Injury Scare During Training Session
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered a brief injury scare during India's training session ahead of the third T20I against England in Nottingham. The 15-year-old was struck on the chest by a ball from throwdown specialist Raghu after an awkward bounce during batting practice.
The youngster immediately walked out of the nets and received treatment from the team doctor and the strength and conditioning coach. After a short break and a medical check-up, Sooryavanshi returned to the nets and completed his batting session, putting to rest concerns over a serious injury.
A mini scare for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the nets at Trent Bridge.
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While batting against a throwdown specialist, he was hit on his ribs. He went down immediately.
Later he was attended by the physio at the sides and was soon back to batting at the nets, completing his full… pic.twitter.com/Mkixz5EmqM
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on his India debut
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. At 15 years and 99 days, he became the youngest male cricketer to play international cricket for India, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
The left-handed opener announced himself by hitting Jofra Archer for a six off the very first ball he faced. He scored 14 runs from 10 deliveries before Will Jacks stumped him. Sooryavanshi also shared a quick 50-run opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma, giving India a flying start.
The Bihar youngster's rise has been remarkable. He made his Ranji Trophy debut at the age of 12 and later starred in India's 2026 Under-19 World Cup triumph, scoring 175 in the final against England.
India Aim to Level the Series at Trent Bridge
India will head into the third T20I trailing 0-1 in the five-match series after England chased down 191 in Manchester. The visitors posted 190/7, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 49, while Abhishek Sharma made 43 and captain Shreyas Iyer added 37.
Sam Curran led England's bowling attack with figures of 3/33. England completed the chase with four wickets and one over to spare. Jacob Bethell starred with an unbeaten 76, while Harry Brook's quick 39 shifted the momentum after Arshdeep Singh's double strike in the opening over.
India's bowlers struggled at the death, with Ravi Bishnoi conceding 60 runs and Arshdeep finishing with 3/40. The third T20I at Trent Bridge is a must-win match for India. Another defeat would leave them 2-0 behind with only two matches remaining.
Reports suggest India could strengthen their pace attack after Ravi Bishnoi's expensive outing, while England have already confirmed an unchanged playing XI after their impressive win in Manchester.
