After a record-breaking IPL season, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said to focus on the next two to three years

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already shown enough promise to succeed at the highest level, according to veteran umpire and umpire Virender Sharma, who believes the teenager’s performances in the IPL are a strong indicator of what lies ahead.Sharma, who has worked in international and domestic cricket across formats including Tests, ODIs, T20Is and first-class matches, described Sooryavanshi as an “amazing talent” and praised the youngster’s natural ability, strength and hand-eye coordination. “He’s an amazing talent. Whatever I’ve seen of him over the last few IPLs, it’s amazing. I mean, he’s got such good arm strength and everything. Good eyes, good hand-eye coordination, good for India, I’m looking forward to seeing him, I think two, three years more than I can say anything about his progress,” Sharma said.Sooryavanshi has emerged as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country, garnering widespread attention for his fearless batting and ability to take on seasoned bowlers.The veteran believes that consistent performance in the IPL, where players face some of the world’s best bowlers and operate under immense pressure, is one of the strongest indicators of future success at the international level.Asked if the youngster can repeat his IPL success on the international stage, Sharma had no doubts.“Absolutely. If you see IPL is the most demanding tournament in the world. So if he plays in IPL, it means he has the ability, he has the ability to score runs against many foreign players, many foreign bowlers. So if he is successful in IPL, he will definitely do wonder for India in the international game,” he said.Sooryavanshi earned his first call-up after a record-breaking season in IPL 2026. He finished IPL 2026 as the top run-scorer by scoring 776 runs, including one century and five fifties at a staggering rate of 237.30.