Kapil Dev Defers Judgment on Rising Star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Kapil Dev refuses to ‘pass any comments’ on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leaves judgment up to 'better' people
Hindustan Times
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Kapil Dev, the legendary cricketer, refrained from commenting on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance in the IPL 2026 season, suggesting that experts like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri are better suited for such evaluations. Sooryavanshi has impressed with 404 runs in 10 matches, including a record-setting century.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 404 runs in the IPL 2026 season.
- 02Kapil Dev declined to comment on Sooryavanshi, citing his limited view of the game.
- 03Sooryavanshi's performance includes a century off just 36 balls, marking the second-fastest by an Indian.
- 04The Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, currently sit fourth in the IPL points table.
- 05Sooryavanshi's rise follows a strong showing in the U19 World Cup, where he scored 175 runs in the final.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old opening batter for the Rajasthan Royals, is making waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with 404 runs in 10 matches. His impressive performance includes a century scored in just 36 balls, making it the second-fastest by an Indian in IPL history. Despite the buzz around his talent, cricket legend Kapil Dev chose not to comment on Sooryavanshi's future, stating he does not follow the game closely enough and deferring to experts like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri for evaluations. Sooryavanshi has shown remarkable skill against seasoned bowlers and has been a key player in the Rajasthan Royals' current position in the league, where they are ranked fourth. His journey gained momentum after a standout performance in the U19 World Cup, where he scored 175 runs in the final against England.
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Sooryavanshi's impressive performance could lead to his inclusion in the national team, influencing young cricketers and fans alike.
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