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Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has urged patience with teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after India's disappointing T20I series against England. He said coaches should focus on the youngster's mindset instead of technical flaws, while attributing India's struggles to poor momentum, limited preparation, a new captain, and confidence issues rather than any long-term batting concerns.

New Delhi: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has urged patience in handling teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following India's underwhelming T20I campaign against England, insisting the youngster needs understanding rather than immediate technical intervention.

Reflecting on India's recent struggles and the team's loss of momentum, Nayar explained why the England assignment unfolded differently from the successful tour of South Africa in 2024, while outlining how the support staff should approach one of the country's brightest prospects.

Sooryavanshi entered the series carrying significant expectations after attracting widespread attention in recent months, but endured a difficult run with the bat as India struggled to find rhythm throughout the tour. Nayar believes the priority should be understanding the teenager's state of mind before discussing cricket.

“The most important thing is to evaluate where the kid is today and how he's feeling. As a young player, you're already conflicted, that three games ago, the whole world was excited about your batting, and suddenly everything seems to have changed,” Nayar told JioStar.