Ravichandran Ashwin Backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a Future Star in All Formats
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Termed 'Box-Office Player': Ashwin Back 15-Year-Old For 'All Three Formats'
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Ravichandran Ashwin has praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive performance in the IPL 2026, believing he has the potential to excel in all formats of cricket. Sooryavanshi's fearless batting has made him a standout player for the Rajasthan Royals, despite the team's recent loss to the Gujarat Titans.
- 01Ashwin calls Sooryavanshi a 'box-office player' with talent for all formats.
- 02Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 16 balls against the Gujarat Titans.
- 03He has accumulated 440 runs in 11 matches during IPL 2026, making him the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals.
- 04Ashwin advises against putting excessive expectations on the young player.
- 05Rajasthan Royals have experienced players to support Sooryavanshi's attacking style.
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Ravichandran Ashwin, former spinner for the Indian cricket team, has endorsed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a promising talent capable of succeeding in all formats of cricket. Following his impressive innings of 36 runs off 16 balls against the Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur during the IPL 2026, Ashwin highlighted Sooryavanshi's fearless approach and ability to entertain fans. Despite the Rajasthan Royals' loss by 77 runs, with a total of 152 all out, Sooryavanshi has emerged as the team's top scorer this season, amassing 440 runs in 11 matches, including one century and two half-centuries. Ashwin cautioned against placing undue pressure on the young player, emphasizing that he should enjoy his cricket without the burden of expectations. With experienced teammates like Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag in the lineup, Ashwin believes Sooryavanshi can focus on providing explosive starts without feeling overwhelmed.
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Sooryavanshi's performance could inspire young cricketers and boost attendance at matches, as fans are drawn to exciting talent.
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