Former Pacer Sreesanth Advises Young Cricket Prodigy Sooryavanshi to Avoid Professional Managers
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has publicly urged 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to avoid professional managers and remain focused on cricket. Sooryavanshi recently became the youngest player ever selected for the Indian men's team, breaking a 36-year-old record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. Sreesanth's advice reflects concerns about distractions that can accompany rapid fame in professional sports.
S Sreesanth, a former India fast bowler, has issued a cautionary message to teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the 15-year-old's historic selection to India's squads for tours of Ireland and England. Sooryavanshi's achievement makes him the youngest player ever selected for the Indian men's cricket team, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of being selected at age 16 in 1989. Sreesanth praised Sooryavanshi's exceptional commitment, discipline, and family support, highlighting his dedication during the Covid-19 pandemic when he practiced extensively on his terrace. However, Sreesanth cautioned that professional managers would likely approach the young player and advised him to instead rely on his father and family members to handle off-field matters. The former pacer emphasized that Sooryavanshi should remain grounded and focused solely on cricket, drawing parallels to the successful paths of other Indian cricket legends.
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'Your father will handle': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told to stay away from professional managers
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told to stay away from professional managers
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