A stellar 190-run innings from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has captured significant attention in the cricketing world, prompting former India opener Kris Srikkanth to voice his strong endorsement. Suryavanshi’s remarkable performance for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, where he smashed 190 runs off just 84 deliveries, has cemented his status as a rising star. This powerful knock was instrumental in securing a dominant victory for his team. Srikkanth, impressed by the young batter’s consistent scoring across various levels, including U19 tournaments, believes Suryavanshi possesses immense talent and should be fast-tracked into the senior Indian squad. He drew parallels with Sachin Tendulkar’s early career, suggesting Suryavanshi has the potential for a similar rapid ascent. The former cricketer emphasized the need for selectors to recognize and nurture this exceptional talent, advocating for his inclusion in the team sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on a generational player.
