By afiur
September 20, 2026
A former Sri Lankan cricket great personally reached out to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging the teenage sensation to stay focused and ignore outside noise.
Sooryavanshi’s explosive rise has earned widespread attention, with his talent increasingly being viewed as part of India’s next generation of cricket stars.
The young left-hander has rapidly progressed from domestic and IPL cricket to the international stage, becoming India’s youngest men’s international cricketer.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has said the board is closely monitoring Sooryavanshi and wants to nurture him for a sustained international career.
India coach Gautam Gambhir has also urged patience, stressing that opportunities will come while Sooryavanshi continues developing alongside experienced players.