Vaibhav Has A Rare Kind Of Self-Belief : Suryansh Shedge
Even after a duck Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backs himself to score a hundred off 30 balls in the next game, Suryansh lauds Vaibhav's confidence.
After earning his maiden India call-up on the back of a breakthrough domestic season and an impressive IPL campaign, all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is set to embark on his first tour of England as part of India's squad for the five-match T20I series starting today. Speaking on JioStar, Shedge reflected on his journey to the Indian team, praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless approach, and spoke about learning from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Speaking on JioStar, Suryansh Shedge opened up about his love for cricket and the moment he knew he wanted to play for India:
"The first time I really cried watching cricket was when India won the 2011 World Cup. That night, watching the Indian team lift the trophy, something changed inside me. I knew that this is what I want to do, represent my country on the biggest stage. From that day, I started working towards that dream. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I was ready to give it everything. When I received the Indian jersey and wore it for the first time, I can't describe that feeling. All those early mornings, the hard work, the sacrifices, it all felt worth it. I have worked for this since childhood. Wearing that jersey is not just a dream come true; it's the start of a new journey."
On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi:
"His mentality is incredible. He genuinely enjoys batting and never overcomplicates things. He has such strong belief in his ability that even if he gets out for a duck, he doesn't let it affect him. He backs himself to score a hundred off 30 balls in the next game. That kind of self-belief is rare. He doesn't carry any baggage from the previous ball or the previous match. He lives in the moment and plays with complete freedom. That is what makes him so dangerous. He is the perfect example of being instinctive and playing without fear."
On getting a call from Arshdeep Singh after his selection in the Indian team was confirmed:
"When my selection was confirmed, I received a video call from Arshdeep paaji. He congratulated me and share his own experience of getting selected. I spoke to him for a while. It was a very emotional moment. It was really hard to process. Even now, it hasn't fully sunk in yet. It still feels like a dream."
On his bond with Captain Shreyas Iyer:
"I talk a lot with Shreyas Iyer bhai. We spend a lot of time together off the field as well. We are constantly talking about cricket, about batting, bowling, match situations, and how to handle pressure. During the IPL season, we watch other games together and discuss what we would do in those situations. Those conversations are always healthy and keep going. It helps me learn a lot from his experience."
