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No surprise Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been promoted to India senior team: Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has welcomed the inclusion of Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the senior team, calling his promotion to the squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand a well-deserved recognition of his talent. Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, has been named in India’s squad for the five-match T20I series beginning October 22, marking his international debut in a high-pressure environment.

Ferguson, who has played alongside Indian cricketers in the IPL for nearly a decade, praised Sooryavanshi’s exceptional performances in back-to-back seasons, noting his ability to handle pressure in the league’s competitive setting. The series will also mark Ferguson’s return to New Zealand’s ODI squad after a three-year absence, with his last appearance in the format coming during the 2023 World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai.

The multi-format series, featuring two Tests, five T20Is, and five ODIs, promises an intense clash as New Zealand looks to test India’s young talent in a challenging home environment.

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