Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created a new history in Indian cricket at the age of just 15 years. This young batsman has been given the responsibility of vice-captain of the eastern team in the Duleep Trophy as a reward for his excellent performance in the series against Zimbabwe. India's wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is the captain of the team. Given such a responsibility at such a young age, discussions have started in cricket circles - is Vaibhav being groomed as the future India captain?
Times of IndiaAccording to a report by , although the Eastern team has experienced cricketers like Mohammad Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Abhimanyu Iswaran and Shahbaz Ahmed, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been given the second important responsibility of leadership. With this decision, experts like cricket analyst Harsh Bhogal have raised questions - what is the thought behind giving such a big responsibility at the age of 15?
Eastern team selector and former cricketer opened up about this Prabhanjan Mallick. He said, it is a big opportunity for prosperity. The youngster, who got a chance in the national team after a good performance in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals, is already serving as the vice-captain of Bihar's first-class team. He has been given this responsibility because of the need to give leadership experience to young cricketers.
Prabhanjan Mallick also said, "I believe one day Vaibhav can captain India. He has been given the vice-captaincy with that possibility in mind."
However, he clarified that Vaibhav was not made captain directly. Experienced Ishan Kishan is the captain. As a result, the pressure of the entire party leadership will not be on Vaibhav. He also feels that his leadership qualities will be further developed by fulfilling his responsibilities gradually.
According to cricket analysts, it is a reflection of the confidence of the selectors in Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be given the leadership role at such a young age in major national level tournaments. If he can maintain his performance consistently, then he can be seen leading Indian cricket in the future.
