India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is looking forward to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joining the T20I side. Kotak praised the youngster for the way he batted in the IPL while playing against some of the best bowlers in the world.

Sooryavanshi ended the IPL 2026 season with 776 runs in 16 matches at an average of 48.50 and a blistering strike rate of 237.30. Thus, he bagged the Orange Cap award along with the MVP of the season. He also won the Super Striker and Emerging Player of the season award.

Sitanshu Kotak said in the presser, “From last year’s IPL and the way he bats, the way he executes those shots, it’s really exciting to be very honest for a 15-year-old. And to all the world-class bowlers, the way he has faced and the way he has succeeded is unbelievable how talented he is. So, I am really excited.”

“But personally, we let him come, let’s see actually what helps him. It doesn’t necessarily mean we have to get into anything in particular… because he is doing well.”

The Indian batting coach said it is important to provide the inputs at the right time.

“See, as a batting coach or any coach, it’s always a challenge to work with a player. Because at this level, they all have their own thinking, their own style, their own way they have succeeded. And then, you try to add something, it always takes time, it always takes the trust for them to believe. And for me, it is so important how much you want to add and when you want to add.”

Kotak added they will try not to flood Sooryavanshi’s mind with many thoughts and will look to give him his space.

He concluded, “Whenever we observe something, we will definitely try to help him in only much as he needs. The more complicated you make it with constant advice, the more cluttered the mind gets.”

India will play two T20Is against Ireland and five against England.