‘Garam paani piyo, thanda mat peena’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s reaction to fan goes viral – WATCH

Whether it’s his innocence or his goofiness, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become a fan favorite. At just 15 years of age, Sooryavanshi is taking on the international bowlers with no qualms. He can smash sixes, score runs at a staggering pace and put opposition attacks under pressure. Yet, away from the cricket field, he is still a young lad who brings out a protective side of those around him.A recent video from Wellington, New Zealand shows exactly why the teenager has become a fan favorite in such a short time.After India’s third T20I against New Zealand, Sooryavanshi approached the boundary to sign autographs for the fans. As he mingled with the crowd, a woman called out to him from the stands.“Vaibhav… we are also from Ballia. How are you, theek ho? Garam paani piyo, thanda mat peena (Vaibhav, we are also from Ballia. How are you? Are you okay? Drink warm water, don’t drink cold),” she said.Sooryavanshi smiled and then continued to sign autographs for his fans.The brief exchange went viral on social media.

Fearless with the bat, innocent off the field

Sooryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. In the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington, he smashed 45 runs off just 19 balls to get India off to a flying start in their chase of 199.At the other end, Abhishek Sharma played a sensational knock of 113 off 38 balls. The opening pair added 133 runs in just 7.1 overs as India reached the target in 13.2 overs to win by six wickets and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.India’s aggressive start left little time for the New Zealand bowlers to settle. The team scored 118 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay, setting a new record for the highest team total in the first six overs of a Men’s T20 International.In a video shared by BCCI after the match, Abhishek revealed that Sooryavanshi talked about playing fearlessly during their networking session.“Yesterday, Vaibhav told me something in the nets that I will act in the same way as in Milkha Singh Bhag Milkha Bhag the dialogue ‘Bhaiya, khelunga bhi waise hi’,” said Abhishek.Inspired by the Bollywood movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the line means, “Brother, I will play the same.Sooryavanshi backed up those words with his performance against New Zealand. Abhishek said the youngster’s aggressive start also gave confidence to the batsman at the other end.“When you’re chasing 200 or 190, his first ball, first over, is his main fast ball. And when you show that kind of aggression as an opener. Because I’ve been on the other end, I’ve seen it. First ball, the non-striker gets excited,” Abhishek said.He also made sure to acknowledge the teenager’s part in the victory.“I feel a special mention for Vaibhav. I think what he did today was very crucial today. So it goes to him,” he added.