Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed strong support for the inclusion of teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's T20 squad. Shastri's endorsement comes after Sooryavanshi's stellar performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 440 runs in 11 innings at an impressive strike rate of 236.56, including a tournament-leading 40 sixes. His standout moment was a breathtaking 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing his ability to perform against seasoned bowlers. Shastri stated that the T20 format is ideal for integrating young talent like Sooryavanshi, suggesting that the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland would be a perfect opportunity for him to make his international debut. Sooryavanshi's age has raised questions, but Shastri dismissed these concerns, focusing instead on his exceptional performance and readiness for the next level. With a recent call-up to India A for a tri-series in Sri Lanka, Sooryavanshi's rapid rise in Indian cricket is drawing comparisons to other notable young talents, positioning him as a future star of the game.