Krishnamachari Srikkanth, a former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has made a strong case for the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian cricket team. Srikkanth described Sooryavanshi as a potential 'Demi-God' of cricket, urging Ajit Agarkar, the chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee, to fast-track the young talent into the national squad. He expressed that Sooryavanshi's extraordinary batting skills, demonstrated by his ability to hit sixes off renowned bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood, warrant immediate consideration. Srikkanth recalled how Sachin Tendulkar was introduced to the Indian team at a young age, which contributed to his legendary status. He believes that Sooryavanshi could follow a similar path, potentially becoming a key player for India. Reports indicate that Sooryavanshi is on the shortlist for the BCCI's selection for the upcoming tour of Ireland following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.