India, Oct. 12 -- New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is looking forward to the challenge of bowling to 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming T20I series, saying it is "no surprise" the teenager has been pushed into the Indian squad.

Sooryavanshi has been named in India's squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, beginning October 22. "I played him in the IPL. He's proper talent. He's unreal talent. It's no surprise that he's been pushed into the Indian squad. I think he's done IPL back-to-back seasons and been exceptional," Ferguson told reporters on Sunday.

"So yeah, looking forward to a challenge that comes with New Zealand. Obviously it's his first time here, I imagine. I'm not sure if he's play...