Cricket
Ravi Shastri’s strong support for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ignited major debate in Indian cricket circles.
Shastri said he doesn’t care about Vaibhav’s age; he’s impressed by his fearless batting against much older players.
Shastri said Vaibhav deserves serious consideration and should be looked at for upcoming tours like Ireland.
Shastri said T20 is the best way to bring young talent in, and Vaibhav could make many world teams right now, and his youth and energy are clear to see.
Sooryavanshi has been in top form in IPL 2026, scoring quick runs and smashing plenty of sixes. He’s also impressed with big knocks in the U-19 World Cup and domestic cricket, becoming the youngest to score a List A hundred for Bihar.
The ex-India coach warned not to put extra pressure on Vaibhav and said he should be allowed to grow naturally without hype or fear.
Ravi Shastri’s bold comment has shifted the focus. Can Vaibhav Sooryavanshi become India’s next teenage star sooner than expected?