Rashid Khan shares tips with fellow spinners to dismiss Vaibhav Soory…

Under the glare of the Yamuna Sports Complex floodlights on Wednesday evening, the Afghanistan national cricket team stepped up its tactical preparations for the upcoming three T20Is against India with a high-intensity practice match. sports24.club

The session had one key agenda: How to stop India’s teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The three-match T20 series against India begins on Sunday, September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

While the practice match offered valuable game time to the Afghan squad, the real focus of the evening was a dedicated tactical briefing on dismantling one of India’s most aggressive young batters.

Rashid Khan

“Leg-spin maestro and senior leader Rashid Khan led a granular breakdown of Sooryavanshi’s technique. The discussion centred around exploiting specific vulnerabilities exposed during India’s recent series against England,” a source close to the Afghanistan team told mid-day.

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Rashid urged the pace unit to replicate the high-octane short-pitched strategy employed effectively by England fast bowler Jofra Archer. “Target the middle-and-leg line with aggressive bouncers,” Rashid is said to have instructed his fast bowlers, highlighting how steep bounce directed at the body can force Sooryavanshi into awkward decision-making and limit the ability to free his arms.

The senior Afghan player also had special instructions for the spin contingent. To curb Sooryavanshi’s boundary-hitting, Rashid cautioned his fellow spinners against rushing the ball through at high speeds, which could play into the batter’s natural hand speed.

According to the source, Rashid told his spinners: “Don’t bowl fast spin to him [Sooryavanshi]. Flight the ball a little more and drop the pace. His footwork isn’t as sharp when he has to generate his own power off slow, floating deliveries. That is where the trap lies.”

Afghanistan, who are hosting this series in New Delhi, also invited select domestic players from Haryana to sharpen their competitive edge.

Bumrah tests Sooryavanshi in nets

There is a different vibe to the Indian team the moment one gentleman checks in. Jasprit Bumrah was back at the Kotla, all smiles with a spring in his step and display of his wide array of skill sets that kept a 15-year-old teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on toes.

Under the Kotla lights, India’s greatest ever paceman decided to ask a few probing questions to a Gen Alpha superstar in making. The first delivery pitched on good length and as Sooryavanshi jabbed at it, he missed it completely.

The next delivery at same length found the little one hurried as it passed his bat before it came down. The third one was a perfect yorker that Sooryavanshi just about managed to dig it out.

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No of runs scored by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in six T20Is for India

England vs Pakistan, Birmingham Test: बर्मिंघम में खेले जा रहे तीसरे टेस्ट के तीसरे दिन पाकिस्तान के पुछल्ले बल्लेबाजों ने हार को एक दिन के लिए लगभग टाल दिया। पहली पारी में 133 रन पर ढेर होने वाली बाबर आजम एंड कंपनी ने दूसरी पारी में 449 रन बनाए, जिसमें 9वें नंबर पर बल्लेबाजी करने आए रजाउल्लाह का सबसे ज्यादा योगदान था। इस ऑलराउंडर ने 63 गेंदों में 9 छक्कों की मदद से 81 रन की पारी खेली। इसके अलावा 10वें नंबर पर बैटिंग करने आए मोहम्मद अब्बास ने 42 रन की पारी खेली, जिसमें 5 चौके और 2 छक्के शामिल थे। इन दोनों ने मिलकर 123 रन बनाए, जिससे पाकिस्तान ने अपनी हार एक दिन के लिए टाल दी।

In exactly a week from now, the Asian Games will begin in Nagoya. It is perhaps the most important event on India’s sporting calendar in 2026-27 and could turn into India’s best-ever Asian Games. Everyone you speak to is cautiously optimistic about India’s chances. PT Usha, the President of the IOA, was emphatic when she said, “I expect it to be the best Asian Games ever.”

With multiple events taking place simultaneously, it is impossible for a single reporter on the ground to cover everything. Distances are not easy to overcome, and navigating between multiple venues in a day is a challenge. To bring the best coverage to our viewers and readers, you need multiple reporters on the ground. And that’s what we will do.

Much like in Paris in 2024 and Glasgow in July-August, we will have a dedicated reporter covering every Indian medal event. So, if shooting, hockey, rowing and boxing are taking place at the same time, we will have dedicated reporters at each venue. Coverage will therefore be real-time and immediate. You won’t need to wait until the evening or the following morning; you will have every update within seconds, directly from the venue.

The moment an athlete wins a medal, the reporter can bring you the mixed-zone reaction, followed by an in-depth interview.

It is equally pertinent to state that a Games of this scale isn’t just about medals won or records broken. The story of Nagoya’s transformation, the way the organisers have gone about building sustainable legacies and the cultural integration are equally important stories to document. That’s what Sharmistha Gooptu will focus on: understanding the Games through a macro lens and noting the lessons for India as it looks ahead to 2030.

Personally, I want to spend time covering shooting, badminton and boxing. These are the sports in which India stand a chance at LA28, and it is important to take stock of where we are. Can Esha Singh, who has been in red-hot form, handle the pressure of the Asian Games and win multiple medals? Can Manu Bhaker and Jelena Arunovic recreate the same magic that Manu produced with the legendary Jaspal Rana? Can Suruchi Inder Singh remain as consistent as she has been over the past year and more?

In badminton, Satwik and Chirag are determined to defend their title, and it will be interesting to see how they go about it. Their success at the China Masters has raised hopes, and I am hopeful of a very good effort from the contingent.

In the past, it was about newspaper reports the following day. Then came agency reports within hours. Now, it is all about digital and real-time coverage. You have to be prompt and yet go in depth. You have to ensure quality reporting in real time. Such coverage is only possible if you have multiple experienced reporters on the ground.

For over a year, we have planned for the Asian Games. With a strong five-member team on the ground in Nagoya, it is time to execute and bring the best coverage to our viewers and readers.

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