'He has held his own among seniors': Inconsistent RR trust Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as playoff pressure builds

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara backed young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the team’s IPL clash against Delhi Capitals, saying the youngster understands the game well and should continue enjoying his cricket.

Speaking to reporters before the match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sangakkara said Sooryavanshi has already settled well into the Rajasthan Royals setup despite his young age.




"Vaibhav is supremely talented and very young. He should enjoy every moment on the field. He will have his good days and bad days. It is okay. He enjoys love batting, reads the game really well and is a smart young kid. Around the group, he has held his own among seniors," Sangakkara said.

Rajasthan Royals are currently fifth on the IPL points table with six wins from 11 matches and 12 points. The team now needs victories in at least two of their remaining matches to improve their chances of reaching the playoffs.

Sangakkara said the focus should remain on the present instead of looking too far ahead. He added that consistency in standards would be important in the final phase of the league stage.

"Sometimes you tend to think too far ahead. We have conversations with players to keep their focus. We have to win all our games, and it is a good challenge for the team. The real key is to be consistent with your standards. We are in a good place, with the ball, not so much with the bat. That happens in T20 cricket. You have to keep believing in your skillset to beat any side," he added.

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