Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has wasted little time getting back to work after a productive tour of Zimbabwe, sharing a glimpse of his batting preparations ahead of the new domestic season and the Duleep Trophy.The teenage India batter posted a video on his official Instagram account showing him working in the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made a remarkable impression on the cricketing world at 15, and Australia pace great Brett Lee believes the teenager has everything required to achieve “bigger and better things” — provided he is protected from the pressure accompanying his rapid rise.Sooryavanshi became one of the biggest…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster’s fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special.Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. He also pointed to…
Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal has become the latest voice to question the decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, saying the teenager should first be allowed to settle into the demands of red-ball cricket.Sooryavanshi, who will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan, was handed the leadership…
3 min readUpdated: Aug 7, 2026 01:44 PM IST Domestic batting great Priyank Panchal questioned the decision to appoint Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the East Zone vice-captain for the 2026-27 season-opening Duleep Trophy, starting August 23 in Bengaluru. The East Zone squad that was announced last week raised eyebrows when the zonal selectors named the 15-year-old…
3 min readAug 6, 2026 01:07 PM IST With his record breaking IPL. Indian teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was expected to take international cricket by storm. While Sooryavanshi was selected for the Indian tour to Ireland and England, Sooryavanshi scored 42 runs in three T20I matches during the tour. The 15-year-old also broke Sachin…
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged everyone to be patient with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying it is too early to predict his future in Test cricket. Rahane said the teenager should be allowed to grow, adding that the Indian Premier League and international cricket are “completely different.”The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi had a mixed start…
2 min readAug 5, 2026 08:01 PM IST Touted as great talents, Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw lost their way in their respective careers. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just in his teens, is seen as a great prodigy. Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa cautioned Sooryavanshi about the distractions he could face in his career, using Kambli and…
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should have made his international debut during the Ireland series instead of being introduced in England. Kaif feels the 15-year-old would have settled into international cricket better if he had got an opportunity in Ireland first.Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up after an outstanding IPL…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan‘s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand…
