Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational performances against Zimbabwe won widespread praise, but stand-in India head coach VVS Laxman believes that the teenage sensation has one more important part to develop if he wants to realize his great potential. The 15-year-old capped a remarkable series with a brilliant 81 off 49 balls in the third T20I in Harare, guiding India to a 35-run victory and a 3-0 clean sweep. His 151 runs in three matches made him the leading run-scorer of the series and earned him his first Player of the Series award. While Sooryavanshi’s fearless stroke play has already made him one of India’s brightest young prospects, Laxman said improving his overall health will be important for the young man’s long-term growth. “The one area we want him to improve on is his overall fitness,” Laxman said. The former India batsman also highlighted Sooryavanshi’s commitment and desire to contribute to the team, pointing to an incident during the third T20I when the teenager wanted to continue despite suffering an injury while attempting a diving catch at deep square leg. “He is a very young man. He himself wants to be better in every aspect of the game. Even now, when he is injured (while attempting a diving catch running from deep square leg), he still wants to stay on the field. It was our physio who asked him to come out. That is the passion and enthusiasm that he must contribute in every possible way to the team,” he added. Laxman has closely monitored Sooryavanshi’s progress over the past year through his role as BCCI’s Head of Cricket. The youngster flourished under his guidance during India’s triumphant ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup campaign earlier this year, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 439 runs and being named the Player of the Tournament. The Zimbabwe series was another important step in Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise. Already impressed in his two seasons with: Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, the left-handed opener once again showcased his ability on the international stage, highlighting why he is considered one of the country’s most exciting batting talents. Despite the accolades, Laxman’s message is clear. Refining his fitness levels will be an important part of Sooryavanshi’s journey as he looks to build on an impressive start to his career.