Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning performance in the U-19 World Cup final, former India spinner R Ashwin has made a bold prediction about the teenager’s future, saying fans should not be shocked if he breaks into international cricket very soon.Reacting to Vaibhav’s last innings, Ashwin highlighted how extraordinary the knock really was.
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“175 (80) in the U19 WC final, 15 fours and 15 sixes with 85.7% of his runs in boundaries. That’s absurd. This is a follow-up to his 68(33) in the semi-final as he chases the 300+ target. Vaibhav owns the big stage as if he was born for it with serious temperament R Ashwin.The 14-year-old left-hander threw himself into England’s bowling in Harare, smashing 175 runs off just 80 balls in the final. His innings included 15 fours and 15 sixes, with most of his runs coming in boundaries. India added a massive 411 for 9, putting the match completely out of England’s reach.Ashwin also pointed to Vaibhav’s consistency throughout the tournament.“Overall tournament numbers: Leader run getter with 439 runs at 62.71, SR 169.49. T20 Strike rate of 170 is elite. 30 sixes overall and 78.35% of his runs in boundaries.“This kid is knocking on the door of international cricket hard and fast. After the T20 World Cup, don’t be surprised if the door opens.”Vaibhav’s rise was rapid. Bursting onto the scene as a 13-year-old with a century on his U-19 debut against Australia, he grabbed the headlines in the IPL after being picked by Rajasthan Royals. He hit his very first ball for a six on debut and later smashed the second-fastest IPL century ever as he established himself as a rare, fearless talent built for the biggest stages.
