Video of 2-year-old batting goes viral, the Internet calls him ‘next Vaibhav Suryavanshi'
A heartwarming video of a 2-year-old boy playing cricket has gone viral, winning over millions online. Shared on Instagram, the clip shows the toddler gripping a tiny bat as he stands before wickets taller than him, with an excited crowd cheering him on.
As the bowler delivers the ball, the child swings the bat with confidence, prompting loud applause. Then, two men guide him by the hand to help complete a run between the wickets, and the scene has melted hearts on the Internet.
The video, captioned 'INDIA' with blue heart emojis, has garnered over two million views, 115,000 likes, and more than 500 comments.
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Responding to the video, one user wrote, 'And suddenly I'm into cricket,' while another commented, 'Omg. Those little legs… cute cool pants running between the wickets… so cute.' A third user wrote, 'First time a batter had two runners.' Another user commented, 'Not a fan of cricket but where can I watch this match cutie batsman?' One user commented, 'What a joy!' Another user commented, 'Is it my Future Son?'
This is not the first time a child playing cricket has captured hearts and made headlines. Recently, Sonia, 6, went viral for a stunning pull shot that drew comparisons to Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Her natural technique and poise wowed fans, reinforcing how cricket is capturing young hearts.
The clip was posted by English cricket umpire Richard Kettleborough on X, where he admired Sonia's skill and noted her remarkable timing and technique. While the bowler releases the ball, Sonia moves into position confidently and makes contact with the shot with striking accuracy, a remarkable achievement for a player her age. The clip went viral on social media platforms in no time, with fans, former cricketers, and cricket commentators all hailing it.
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