From IPL to India cap? Irfan Pathan's bold demand on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes viral

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A new rising star

IPL 2026 is seeing new heroes every match, but a 15-year-old is standing out with fearless play and bold intent.

The fearless teen

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is only 15, but he’s handling high-pressure IPL games with impressive confidence.

Pathan's bold demand

Irfan Pathan was clear; he called the teen special and said he deserves an India cap soon.

Facing the best

Most batters struggle against Jasprit Bumrah, but Vaibhav attacked him confidently right from the start.

Knock that impressed all

He hit a rapid 39 from just 14 balls under pressure. It wasn’t just the runs; his confidence and intent impressed everyone.

First time, No fear

This was his first time facing Bumrah, one of the greatest bowlers. Despite no experience, he showed no hesitation, just fearless hitting on the big stage.

Big question ahead

It’s rare to see a 15-year-old perform like this. The big question now. Will India give him a chance soon or wait?

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