Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India - (Source: AFP)India’s rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been on the bench for the 1st two T20Is vs Windies, but his threat has been prominent in the opposition’s dressing room. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue have also begun their preparations for New Zealand challenge and vice-versa.New Zealand star bowler Lockie Ferguson, who has played against Sooryavanshi in the IPL, talked about the threat that the left-handed batter posses. The right-arm seamer backed selectors’ decision to rush Sooryavanshi’s India selection.Lockie Ferguson Hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India SelectionLockie Ferguson is the latest to heap massive praise on the 15-year-old and labelled him an unreal talent. “I played him in the IPL. He’s proper talent. He’s unreal talent. It’s no surprise that he’s been pushed into the Indian squad. I think he’s done IPL back-to-back seasons and been exceptional,” Ferguson told reporters on Sunday as quoted by Sportstar.“So looking forward to a challenge that comes with New Zealand. Obviously it’s his first time here, I imagine. I’m not sure if he’s played cricket here before. But yeah, it’s going to be an awesome series,” he added.Lockie Ferguson Has Faced Wrath Of Vaibhav SooryavanshiIt will be the first time that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will travel to New Zealand in international cricket and face Lockie Ferguson. However, the southpaw has played against the speedster in T20 cricket.The two players have locked horns in the IPL, where Vaibhav emerged as the clear winner. Notably, Ferguson has bowled 5 deliveries to the RR opener, who has managed to score 16 runs, which includes two sixes and a four.ALSO READ‘Not My Loss’: Mohammed Shami Issues Fresh Statement On India ExclusionThus, Sooryavanshi has a strike-rate of 320 against Lockie Ferguson, which reiterates Ferguson’s point as to why the youngster was rushed to the Indian team.Sooryavanshi Told To Wait by ManagementDespite posing such a big threat, Sooryavanshi has to wait for his chances. The youngster is behind Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in the pecking order. Unfortunately, for the 15-year-old, India head coach recently addressed the issue and remarked that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chances.Further, Samson and Abhishek Sharma are both doing well at the moment and it seems unlikely that Sooryavanshi will get to play in New Zealand as well.ALSO READSuryansh Shedge Stakes Claim As Hardik Pandya’s Replacement With Gritty Knock Vs Australia A
