Former India opener Virender Sehwag stated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s batting reminded him of his personal fearless fashion and suggested the teenage sensation to deal with constructing a protracted profession for the nation.
With 17,253 worldwide runs to his title, Sehwag is nicely forward of the 15-year-old, who has scored 246 runs in eight T20Is, albeit at a blistering strike price of 186.
“Sooryavanshi is in his prime, and his considering is considerably much like mine, that of hitting proper from the primary ball. Now, it’s about when he will get the chance and what number of matches he performs for India,” Sehwag stated throughout a dialogue on the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Business’s annual session right here on Saturday.
The 47-year-old stated a participant’s age shouldn’t be a fear so long as he’s ok to deal with prime flight cricket.
“Look, in case you are enjoying in an age class, it is sensible. if it’s Beneath 19, your age ought to be beneath 19. However when you play the IPL or play for India, age doesn’t matter.
“A 38-or 40-year-old Virat Kohli is enjoying, and a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can also be enjoying. Then, efficiency issues,” Sehwag stated.
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The 2011 World Cup winner additionally praised India captain Shubman Gill for scoring his second double century in ODIs.
Gill smashed 223 off 133 balls towards the West Indies within the second ODI at Guwahati on September 30.
“As of late many gamers are performing rather well. One among them is Shubman Gill, who’s enjoying so nicely. He’s additionally the captain of
India’s Check and ODI sides. He went previous Sunil Gavaskar’s document by scoring over 700 runs in England, and not too long ago hit his second double century in ODIs. It’s not simple,” he stated.
On India’s tour of England in 2025, Gill made 754 runs throughout 5 Checks, surpassing Gavaskar’s tally of 732 towards the West Indies within the 1978-79 season.
Sehwag stated {that a} robust efficiency from the bowlers might assist India carry the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
“Amongst our quick bowlers, we’ve got Bumrah, who’s one of the best we’ve got. If our bowling assault stays robust within the World Cup, then we are able to win it very simply,” he concluded.
(With inputs from PTI)
Revealed on Oct 10, 2026