India, July 22 -- Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza has thrown his support behind India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging fans and experts to show patience as the 15-year-old begins his international career. Raza believes the youngster has the potential to become a once-in-a-generation cricketer, provided his progress is managed carefully.

The Zimbabwe skipper also felt it was unfair to judge Sooryavanshi based on his first few outings in senior international cricket. Despite the immense expectations surrounding his debut, Raza stressed that young players need time to adapt to the demands of the highest level.

Sooryavanshi recently made his T20I debut against England, but the left-handed batter failed to replica...