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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Sachin Tendulkar: ‘He's special, but don't rush him,' says former India selector
RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as cricket's newest sensation after becoming the youngest debutant in Indian Premier League history following his debut for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants on April 19, 2025. The young batter, who was purchased by RR for ₹1.10 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, made an immediate impact by scoring 34 runs off 20 balls in his first match and later became the youngest player to score an IPL century at 14 years and 32 days. Suryavanshi's rise to prominence began when he got his opportunity after RR captain Sanju Samson 's injury. His debut innings included a first-ball six, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! On April 28, he achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring 101 runs off just 38 balls against Gujarat Titans. His century came in 35 deliveries, making it the second-fastest in IPL history behind Chris Gayle's 30-ball hundred and the fastest by an Indian player. Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, Suryavanshi started his cricket journey at the age of four under his father's guidance. He joined a cricket academy at nine years old and first gained attention when he represented Bihar's U-19 squad in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy as a 12-year-old. Kuldeep Yadav hints at spin-friendly wicket ahead of England Test series His recent performances include a notable 190-run knock off 90 balls in India U-19's preparatory match before their England tour. In the 2024 ACC U-19 Asia Cup, he scored 76 off 46 balls against UAE and 67 off 36 deliveries in the semi-finals against Sri Lanka. The young cricketer's performances have drawn comparisons to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar , who made his international debut for India at 16 years old against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989. Poll Do you think comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar are justified for Suryavanshi? Yes, he has similar talent No, it's too early for such comparisons Only if he maintains consistency like Sachin Former India spinner and BCCI selector Venkatapathy Raju has advised patience regarding Suryavanshi's potential India senior team debut. "Yes, yes, he will take a lot of time. He has to be one of those guys who needs to well in U-19 World Cups. He has to perform quite a bit in domestic cricket. Four-day games. And we can give time. See, talent-wise, we've already seen him, what he can do with a white ball, right?" Raju said. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Raju also addressed the comparisons with Tendulkar, emphasizing the importance of consistency and experience in longer format games. "It depends on the consistency, right? We're a firm believer. We might talk about somebody like Sachin, right? First, Ranji Trophy debut, he got 100. Duleep Trophy, he got 100. Rest of India, he got 100, right? All three-day games. All four-day games. All five-day games. So, like that, I think when you know the talent, we should give him enough time to go and play, do well, and you feel that he's really good enough and he can perform, why not? We can still bring him in," he said. Suryavanshi is currently with the India U-19 team in England, continuing his development in international cricket. His rapid rise through domestic cricket ranks and impressive performances in the IPL have established him as one of cricket's most promising young talents.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
The rise of Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Homework incomplete, but Rajasthan Royals' boy wonder is rewriting history books
Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi reacts after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Mumbai: A few years ago, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) faced an unusual predicament. A 12-year-old boy from Samastipur was emerging as a prodigious talent, but he couldn't be played in the Bihar U-16 team due to BCCI rules introduced during the Covid era, which required players to be 14 years or older to qualify for the U-16 level. 'I saw him for the first time when he was just 11 or 12 at the Gen Next Academy in Patna, where he was training under Manish Ojha , a former Bihar player. Due to the rules, we couldn't pick him. Interestingly, those rules didn't restrict him from playing for the U-19s. We approached BCA president Rakesh Tiwary and he told us, 'If you're convinced about his talent and future, go ahead and pick him, but just take care of him,'' said Ashok Kumar, head coach of Bihar's senior team and former coach of the U-19 and U-23 sides. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! That boy was Vaibhav Suryavanshi , who, at the age of just 14, became the youngest-ever T20 centurion after smashing a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'I told Vishnu Vardhan, the match referee at the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (U-19 One-dayers) in Chandigarh, that we had a talented 12-year-old called Vaibhav. Before our first match, against Assam, Vaibhav insisted on playing in the XI. I wanted him to debut against Manipur instead, but he said, 'I'll win you the match, sir.' And he did, scoring 89. That attitude and intent stood out to me. He was different,' Ashok recalled. 'Vishnu sent a recording of that innings to India U-19 chief selector S Sharath, who then sent a selector to watch Vaibhav play. Initially, the selector couldn't believe he was from Bihar! He thought we'd recruited him from Delhi. Vaibhav scored 148 in that match against Haryana, though we fell short chasing 270. He was upset at the loss, but his journey had begun. A Father's Pride: How RR, Dravid & Vikram Shaped Vaibhav Suryavanshi 'Vaibhav was then picked for the BCCI's U-19 Challenger Trophy, then the U-19 Quadrangular, though he didn't get a game and was disappointed. But eventually, he got his chance in the 'test' matches against Australia (Sept 2024). I told him, 'Whether it's one-day or test, don't change your aggressive approach. That's your biggest strength. If you stop attacking, your game will collapse.' On his U-19 Test debut, he scored a 58-ball ton, the fastest by an Indian U-19 player,' said Ashok. Who's that IPL player? At the 2024 ACC U-19 Asia Cup, Suryavanshi scored 76 off 46 balls against the UAE and followed it up with 67 off 36 balls against Sri Lanka in the semifinal. His childhood coach, Manish Ojha, told TOI from Patna, 'He was eight when I started coaching him. He's a god-gifted, natural talent. He loves playing his strokes. I helped him channel that into becoming an attacking batsman. His six-hitting ability is incredible. If he continues like this, I see him playing for India in two years.' Everything is special about Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Vikram Rathour Seeing his high backlift, it's not hard to identify his cricketing idol. 'Vaibhav idolises Brian Lara . He attacks like Lara did — regardless of the bowler's reputation — and his high backlift mirrors Lara's. All 16 IPL sixes have come against international bowlers,' Jha noted. Incidentally, Vaibhav made his Ranji Trophy debut when he was 12 years old.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Ever IPL Centurion at 14
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stunned the cricketing world by becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in the IPL, and the second-fastest, i.e., in 35 balls, in the tournament's history—only behind Chris Gayle's legendary 30-ball hundred in 2013. With 94 of his runs coming in boundaries, Suryavanshi knocked off plenty of records. In a breathtaking display of skill, confidence, and fearlessness, Suryavanshi smashed a 101-run knock off just 38 balls, guiding Rajasthan Royals to a dominant 8-wicket win. His explosive innings finally came to an end with a searing yorker from pacer Prasidh Krishna, but the impact was already made. The Nation Reacts Social media erupted with praise as cricket legends, fans, and politicians celebrated this phenomenal feat. Among the many voices was Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who not only congratulated the young cricketer on X (formerly Twitter) but also announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward from the state government. 'Congratulations and best wishes to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of IPL. He has become a new hope for Indian cricket as a result of his hard work and talent. Everyone is proud of him," Nitish wrote. 'I met Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024, and at that time, I wished him a bright future. After his brilliant performance in the IPL, I also congratulated him over the phone.' Yuvraj Singh too was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi's fearless strokeplay. Taking to social media he expressed his admiration,'What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude. Proud to see the next generation shine!' The IPL Breakthrough Vaibhav's rise to fame began with the IPL 2025 mega auction, where Rajasthan Royals made a bold and historic bid—signing him for ₹1.1 crore, making him the youngest crorepati in IPL history. It raised eyebrows initially, but today, that gamble looks more like genius. A Record-Setting Journey from Bihar Vaibhav's journey began at age 12 when he represented Bihar in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring a remarkable 400 runs in five matches. He followed this with a dazzling 104 off 62 balls against Australia U-19 in Chennai, becoming the fastest Indian to score a century in Youth Test cricket, and the second-fastest globally. In 2024, he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar at just 12 years and 284 days, becoming the youngest player to do so since 1986. That same year, he scored an unbeaten 332-run triple century in the Randhir Verma U-19 Tournament, further cementing his status as a generational talent. With his dream IPL debut behind him and the world watching, Vaibhav's journey is only just beginning. Training alongside seasoned pros and facing international-quality bowlers week in and week out, he is on track to become a future star of the Indian national team.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
The new boy wonder: Why Suryavanshi is the real deal
Kolkata: What were you doing at 14? Figuring out school? Playing hooky at tuition? Crushing on that girl at basketball practice? Vaibhav Suryavanshi has hit an IPL hundred, that too the second fastest ever. At 10, he was already taking on boys twice his age and clearing the boundaries with ease... so, doing the same to Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna is a whole different league altogether but not exactly surprising. A high backlift, nimble footwork and riotous hand-eye coordination make Vaibhav a feast for the senses, and already a name to remember. All at 14 years, 32 days to be exact, making him the youngest ever to score a T20 century, eclipsing Vijay Zol's record—aged 18 years and 118 days—in 2013 when he had scored 109 for Maharashtra, against Mumbai. 'He was nine or 10 when he used to face local bowlers, pulling and hooking them with aplomb. Thank God he was never injured, plus he is also very fearless,' Sanjeev, his father, had told HT just before he made his Ranji debut aged 12 years and 284 days. It wasn't without a touch of controversy, with rival factions of the Bihar association naming two sides, but Suryavanshi's talent was never doubted. Sanjeev, who used to play at the district level, used to work in Mumbai. On his off days he used to watch young boys playing cricket at the Oval Maidan where it struck him that Vaibhav too should be introduced to the game as early as possible. He moved back to his village in Samastipur, set up nets in the backyard of his house and made sure Vaibhav only played with proper leather cricket balls. A couple of hundreds in the local leagues, followed by a double hundred at the U-16 level, and the Bihar junior selectors had no hesitation in promoting Vaibhav to the senior level. At the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy in 2024, Vaibhav aggregated 393 runs in five matches, prompting his Ranji selection. He has also scored a triple hundred, an unbeaten 332, in a local U-19 meet called the Randhir Verma Tournament, and pretty soon he was in the radar of the senior team management. '(VVS) Laxman (the current NCA director and U-19 head coach) told me to let him turn 13 and then he would be prepared for the next cycle,' Sanjeev had said. Soon enough, his U-19 debut came against Australia in Chennai where he scored 62-ball 104 opening the innings in the youth Test. At 13 years and 187 days, he had become the youngest to score a hundred in youth cricket. While Vaibhav was being put through the system, Sanjeev was always keen on bagging an IPL contract. He was invited to trials at the high-performance centre of Rajasthan Royals in Nagpur, and pretty soon Vaibhav had sparked interest in other IPL franchises as well. On the day of the auction, Delhi Capitals too were bidding aggressively till they finally relented, and Royals could sign him for ₹1.1 crore. Vaibhav justified that price tag on Monday with a hundred where 94 runs came through boundaries. And he is still 14.
