Speaking ahead of the third T20I against England, Pathan said Sooryavanshi\u2019s fearless approach should remain intact but stressed that adapting to opponents\u2019 strategies would be crucial for his continued success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe is a special talent, no doubt, but he needs to make sure he is ready for the plans bowlers will come up with against him,\u201d Pathan told Jio Hotstar. \"Like in the first game, if you want to step out against the spinners in England, it\u2019s not a bad option since the ball doesn\u2019t turn that much there, but you need to maintain your balance and not move too far away from the ball,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sooryavanshi managed 14 off 10 balls in the second T20I before falling to spin, but Pathan backed the youngster\u2019s intent, saying he was pleased that the teenager did not abandon his natural attacking game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe will be disappointed that he got out for 14 after facing 10 balls, so even in terms of strike rate, he fell a bit short of the standards he has set for himself. But I liked that he didn\u2019t shy away from playing his natural game. A 15-year-old boy playing international cricket is not just the biggest takeaway for the Indian team from that game, but for world cricket. He is inspiring a whole new generation of young boys and girls by saying, \u2018If I can do it, you can do it too',\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pathan also reflected on India\u2019s defeat in the second T20I, believing the visitors left at least 20 runs on the table after a promising batting position before letting England wrest control in the chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe will be disappointed that he got out for 14 after facing 10 balls, so even in terms of strike rate, he fell a bit short of the standards he has set for himself. But I liked that he didn\u2019t shy away from playing his natural game. A 15-year-old boy playing international cricket is not just the biggest takeaway for the Indian team from that game, but for world cricket. He is inspiring a whole new generation of young boys and girls by saying, \u2018If I can do it, you can do it too',\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, India will look to level the series when they face England in the third T20i on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n