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Hans India
a day ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Youngsters need to take responsibility after Kohli's exit: AB
Mumbai: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers said that Virat Kohli followed his heart to announce his retirement from Test cricket after contributing to the game for more than a decade and leaving behind a 'great legacy'. Ahead of the all-important five-match Test series against England, the former wicketkeeper-batter opined that youngsters need to step up on a 'tough' tour in the absence of Kohli and former Test captain Rohit Sharma. 'I don't know, he must have listened to his heart, and time for him to move on in his opinion, and he followed his gut feel. So I think he's done a lot for crickets around the world over the years, and luckily we'll still see him on the cricket field. He will be missed in Test matches, there's no doubt about it, but he leaves a great legacy with a red ball,' De Villiers told reporters in Mumbai. The 41-year-old lauded the platform provided by the IPL for the Indian talents to shine and named Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre as the prime examples of it. With the England tour starting on June 20, the legendary batter feels if the players believe in themselves they can 'achieve something special' on the English soil. 'Yes, it's time for the younger guys to step up. We saw Shubman Gill taking on the responsibility. There's lots of talent in India, and largely credit to the IPL for that. Really giving great exposure to some of the youngsters. At a very early age, we saw Vaibhav Suryavanshi this year, and many other youngsters that come in, and they look like Ayush Mhatre, too many to mention. They come in the first year, and they look very mature and ready to play cricket, and it's a great platform for Indian cricket. 'So they've got to take some responsibility in England, it'll be a tough test, but they have all the talent in the world, and if they believe, maybe they can achieve something special,' De Villiers said. De Villiers also played cricket with the Mumbai wheelchair cricket team during a practice session at Islam Gymkhana in Marine Lines. 'My first reaction was just a feeling of gratitude, inspiration. Watching these guys on their wheelchairs, playing cricket with smiles on their faces, really enjoying it,' he shared his experience of playing with them.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
PM interacts with cricket sensation Suryavanshi at airport, praises him
Patna: Bihar's rising cricket sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, added another memorable moment to his burgeoning career on Friday when he met during the latter's two-day visit to the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting took place at the renovated Patna airport where Vaibhav was accompanied by his family. The PM interacted warmly with the young cricketer, blessing him and praising his remarkable talent. "He is being recognised and applauded across the nation," the PM said. Posting about the meeting on X, the PM wrote, "At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours." Speaking to TOI, Neeraj Singh, senior GM (admin) of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), credited BCA president Rakesh Tiwari for arranging the meeting. "In fact, when Vaibhav scored a 35-ball century in the IPL, the PMO had described him as an 'extraordinary' player in a post on X. When the PM's visit to Bihar was finalised, our president received a message from the PMO that the PM would like to meet Vaibhav. He then contacted the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for permission. Once approved, we brought Vaibhav to the airport this morning," he said. BCA president Rakesh Tiwari added, "It was not just a personal milestone for Vaibhav but also a proof of the fact that there is no dearth of talent in Bihar cricket – what is needed are the right platforms, opportunities, and positive guidance." Vaibhav has been a standout performer this season, representing Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He scored 252 runs in seven matches at a striking rate of 206.56. Last year, he became the youngest player ever bought at an IPL auction, acquired for Rs 1.1 crore. His stellar performances continued in domestic and international cricket. He scored 71 off 42 balls on debut against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to record a List-A fifty. Internationally, he set a new benchmark for Indian youth cricket, smashing a 58-ball century in a Test match against Australia in Chennai, the fastest youth Test hundred by an Indian. Vaibhav also played a crucial role in India's campaign at the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, contributing two vital half-centuries and helping the team reach the final. He has been selected to represent India in the upcoming U-19 tour of England.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
PM Modi meets 14-year-old IPL centurion Vaibhav Suryavanshi, hails Bihar cricket prodigy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old IPL 2025 centurion Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna airport, praising the young cricket prodigy from Bihar. The PM also shared pictures and wished him success. read more Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the cricketing prodigy from Bihar who recently became the youngest player to score an IPL century. The PM, who winded up a two-day tour of the state, shared on his X handle pictures of his meeting with Suryavanshi at the Patna airport. 'At Patna airport, I met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,' the Prime Minister wrote. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2025 Suryavanshi, who completed 14 years of age in March, hails from the north Bihar district of Samastipur. He was picked by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 auction. Suryavanshi made his debut for RR this season and scored a century in just his third match of his career.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan must hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar to India: Rajnath Singh
4:23 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at the Patna Airport after the young batter broke multiple records while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2025.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
BJP MP predicts K Kavitha's exit from BRS, cites family rift as reason
4:23 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at the Patna Airport after the young batter broke multiple records while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2025.
