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India National Cricket Team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is excited to work with the wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but he refuses to interfere much as the teenager is already unbelievable.
Vaibhav is currently on the Sri Lanka tour after dominating the IPL 2026 and will be seen in action for India A in the one-day tri-series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. Soon after the 50-over matches, the left-hander will join the senior team for his maiden UK tour.
Indian team management to follow careful approach as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to script history
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been picked in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England as well as for the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. If he gets a chance to play in either series, the 15-year-old will become the youngest male cricketer to represent India.
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Sachin Tendulkar was 16 years old when he made his international debut in 1989, and Vaibhav could break that long-standing record before even turning 16 if India hands him a debut cap in the upcoming T20I series in either Ireland or England.
With the entire cricket world talking about Vaibhav, the India national cricket team management is trying to keep things simple. The batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has made it clear that the coaching staff does not want to overload the youngster with too much advice from day one.
Sitanshu Kotak excited to work with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
After India’s dominant one-innings and 300-run win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh, Kotak revealed that they plan to allow Vaibhav to be himself rather than changing things that are already working for him when he joins the team.
Sitanshu Kotak told reporters in New Chandigarh, as quoted by the Indian Express: "See, as a batting coach or any coach, it’s always a challenge because at this level the players have their own thinking, their own style, their own way they have succeeded."
"And then, you try to add something; it always takes time; it always takes the trust for them to believe. And for me, it is so important how much you want to add and when you want to add.”
Kotak hails Vaibhav’s fearless batting against world-class bowlers
Kotak was really impressed with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's confidence at such a young age. The batting coach said that it was really exciting to see how the Rajasthan Royals opener attacked the world-class and experienced bowlers without showing any fear during IPL 2026.
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The coach further noted, “I have seen a couple of innings in the U19 Challenger Trophy." But from last year’s IPL and the way he bats and the way he executes those shots, it’s really exciting to be very honest for a 15-year-old. And to all the world-class bowlers, the way he has faced and the way he has succeeded is unbelievable, how talented he is.”
Ready to guide Vaibhav only when needed- Sitanshu Kotak on helping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The left-handed batter’s clean hitting, shot selection, ability to handle pressure, and ability to adjust his game according to the situation left one and all amazed. So, the Indian support staff wants to help Vaibhav Sooryavanshi only when he needs it, as they are excited to welcome the teenage sensation to the side.
Kotak signed off by saying, “So, I am really excited. But personally, we let him come; let’s see actually what helps him. Whenever we observe something, we will definitely try to help him in only as much as he needs.”
