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News18
19-07-2025
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- News18
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Drives England Crazy: ‘He's Tendulkar-Kohli Level Or Beyond'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy, is vice-captain of India U-19 in England. His 78-ball 143 has drawn comparisons to Tendulkar and Kohli. Rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been on a roll for quite some time now. After showcasing a glimpse of his talent in the IPL 2025, the 14-year-old is currently in England as the vice-captain of the India U-19. And no wonder that he has garnered a fan following in the United Kingdom as well. People may keep on debating about his age, but far from the noise, Suryavanshi has been doing what he is best at – scoring runs. The Bihar lad is turning heads in England with the sheer audacity of his strokeplay. His fireworks in the IPL were just the beginning. In the ongoing U19 series in England, he's taken it up a notch. A 78-ball 143 against England U19 at Worcester has become the talking point across both camps. With 355 runs in four ODIs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 174, including 27 sixes, Vaibhav has caused a stir far from home. In the first Youth Test, he also picked up a couple of wickets and thus etched his name in cricket history. He became the first player to score a half-century and take a wicket in the same Youth Test match before turning 15. The cricket fans in England are going gaga over the teenager's exploits. Daniel Peacock, an ECB analyst tracking the series, says English fans are already whispering his name alongside Tendulkar and Kohli. 'The people I've spoken to in the game – I think we all have the same feeling. We've watched and witnessed a young star in the making, something very special. I would go as far as to say he's probably the best 14-year-old in any sport that I've seen live. I think the sentiment in England is that we are watching a very special young boy playing cricket – and the expectancy is Tendulkar-Kohli-level, or even beyond," Peacock told 'People are starting to make noise about him here. Cricket fans already know who he is – even if they can't all pronounce his name. These games usually attract a few die-hards, but there's certainly been a little extra media attention (we've had the likes of BBC, The Athletic, Getty, etc.), and a lot of British-Indians have come to watch Vaibhav play in the flesh for the first time," he said. Amid a squad full of promising names, it's Vaibhav Suryavanshi who's quietly standing out. At just 14, his performances have shown composure and maturity well beyond his age. While there's a long way to go, the early signs suggest he's a talent worth keeping an eye on in the years ahead. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 18:43 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
'Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Level': 14-Year-Old India Star Finds Fan Following In England
Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed everyone with his stunning performances during India U-19's 3-1 series win over England in the Youth ODIs. The 14-year-old, who became a sensation through his performances for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, scored 355 runs at a a strike rate of 174. The youngster slammed 27 sixes during the series and even scored a stunning century. Daniel Peacock, a cricket analyst and statistician for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), revealed how Vaibhav has been attracting a lot of attention and has also developed a fan following in England 'The first time I watched him in the flesh though, I do remember a real air of excitement at Northamptonshire for the second one-dayer – more photos, more press, the BBC had even come to see him play,' Peacock told Times Of India. 'I knew I was watching a serious star talent. He hit 86 from 31 in a 40-over game [reduced due to weather], which included six fours and nine sixes. He got a standing ovation after pulling the pacer Sebastian Morgan to backward square leg. The PA announcer, when announcing his score after the dismissal, said: 'I think we will be seeing a lot more of this boy play.'' 'Then at New Road, home of Worcestershire, in a near-perfect all-round performance, he strutted comfortably to 143 off 78 balls. By the time he walked off after being caught in the deep to spin, I think everyone inside the venue had long realised they had just witnessed something really special.' Vaibhav became a star during the series with his knocks gaining apprecation from both fans as well as experts. Peacock explained that fans were travelling from far just to see the youngster in action and he even found himself in comparison with India greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. 'People are starting to make noise about him here. Cricket fans already know who he is – even if they can't all pronounce his name. These games usually attract a few die-hards, but there's certainly been a little extra media attention (we've had the likes of BBC, The Athletic, Getty, etc.), and a lot of British-Indians have come to watch Vaibhav play in the flesh for the first time,' he said. 'I'm sure it won't be too long until he's playing at the highest level – Test and international cricket. When he does make his debut and starts scoring big, everyone in the world will know who he is.' 'The people I've spoken to in the game – I think we all have the same feeling. We've watched and witnessed a young star in the making, something very special. I would go as far as to say he's probably the best 14-year-old in any sport that I've seen live. I think the sentiment in England is that we are watching a very special young boy playing cricket – and the expectancy is Tendulkar-Kohli-level, or even beyond,' Peacock concluded.
