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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India U19 vs England U19, 1st Youth Test: India U19 Stay In Command After Posting Massive Total Of 540
Rocky Flintoff, son of former captain Andrew Flintoff, made a solid 93 but England U19 wobbled to 239 for five against their Indian counterparts at close on Day 2 of the four-day Youth Test in Beckenham, England on Sunday. Flintoff's 152-ball innings ensured that the home side would not fall apart entirely in the face of India's mammoth first innings total of 540. But they are still 310 runs shy of the visitors' score. Thomas Rew (3) and Eknath Singh (0) were at crease when the stumps were drawn. After the early departure of Archie Vaughan, son of former England skipper Michael Vaughan, and Jaydn Denly, nephew of former England opener Joe, Rocky found an ideal partner in captain Hamza Sheikh (84, 134 balls). They added 154 runs for a fine third wicket alliance as England moved to 191 for two. But Vaibhav Suryavanshi's part-time left-arm spin ended the stay of Sheikh, caught by Henil Patel at deep, and that dismissal opened the door for India. They added the wicket of Flintoff and Ben Mayes (11) to peg back the hosts. Earlier, India, starting from their overnight 450 for seven, added a further 90 runs to the total, courtesy RS Ambarish's 70 off 124 balls. The Tamil Nadu young man, who started the day from 31, had a good partnership of 82 runs for the eighth wicket to Henil (38).
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
3 fours in 1 over and OUT: Vaibhav Suryavanshi fails to fire in 1st Youth Test vs England
Vaibhav Suryavanshi NEW DELHI: He arrived with intent, played a few crisp strokes, found the boundary rope early, and was then sent back — that summed up Vaibhav Suryavanshi's outing in the opening match of the Youth Test series against England Under-19s. Coming off a stellar run in the Youth ODIs, the young batter showed flashes of his talent but couldn't turn his promising start into a meaningful score. Walking in with confidence, the right-hander immediately made his presence felt, cracking three boundaries in the very first over — all off England pacer James Minto — briefly putting the hosts under pressure. Former CSK bowler Deepak Chahar makes surprise appearance at India nets at Lord's Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! But just as he looked to settle, England's Alex Green delivered the breakthrough. Vaibhav was dismissed for 14 off 13 balls — a short but eventful innings marked by three boundaries and a strike rate of 107.69. Caught by Ralphie Albert off Green's bowling, the early dismissal was a setback for the 14-year-old, who had hoped to carry his white-ball momentum into the red-ball format. However, with one innings still potentially to come, Suryavanshi may get another opportunity to make his mark in the longer format. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trieste: AudioNova cerca per un test 700 persone nate prima del 1974 AudioNova Undo India U-19, meanwhile, failed to finish on a high, losing the fifth Youth ODI by seven wickets. They had already sealed the five-match series 3-1 with a 55-run win in the fourth game. Poll Do you think Vaibhav Suryavanshi will have a successful career in red-ball cricket? Yes, definitely No, unlikely Maybe, depends on future performances Suryavanshi had made history in that match, smashing the fastest known century in youth ODIs — a stunning 143 off just 78 balls in Worcester. With youth ODI records not officially documented in detail, his 52-ball century is believed to be the fastest in the format. That knock, featuring 13 fours and 10 sixes, powered India to a formidable total. Suryavanshi finished as India's highest run-getter in the series, amassing 355 runs in five matches at an average of 71.00 and an incredible strike rate of 174.02. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
India Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and 5 other teenage sporting prodigies who made a big splash
In an era obsessed with stats, systems, and seasoned professionals, every so often comes a reminder that sport still has room for fairytales. On April 28, Indian cricket found its latest chapter in the astonishing story of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old sensation who lit up the IPL with a blistering teenager from Samastipur in Bihar smashed a 35-ball hundred for Rajasthan Royals, leaving the cricketing world in awe. Vaibhav scored 101 in just 38 balls, hitting 11 huge sixes—two of them over 90m—in their IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. He stitched a record 166-run stand for the first wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rajasthan chased down 210 in just 15.5 wasn't just the numbers, but the swagger and fearlessness with which he tackled seasoned bowlers that left fans and pundits breathless. His knock not only snapped a five-match losing streak for Rajasthan but also announced the arrival of a generational talent. Vaibhav, who made his first-class debut at the age of 12, has already made his mark in domestic cricket and also smashed a hundred for India against Australia in a Youth Test in Chennai last year. He was bought by Rajasthan for Rs 1.1 crore. All those years of hitting 350–400 balls a day at the nets in Patna paid off with a sweet reward on the big has already made his ambitions clear: he wants to play for India. And with a solid support group, which includes Rahul Dravid, the young man has it in him to make it to the highest Vaibhav is not the first to shake the sporting world before growing a moustache. History is strewn with extraordinary teens who changed the game far earlier than expected. Here are five other prodigies who stunned the world before turning 17:Sachin Tendulkar (India) – Maiden Test Century at 17When a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar walked out to bat at Old Trafford in 1990, India were staring at defeat. But what followed was an innings that rewrote the future of Indian cricket. Tendulkar's unbeaten 119 against England — his first Test century — came with a maturity well beyond his years. Displaying near-flawless technique and unshakeable temperament, he batted for hours to help India secure a the time, he was the third-youngest player to score a Test hundred, and his performance turned him into a national obsession overnight. That knock was more than just a statistical feat — it marked the arrival of a cricketer who would go on to score 100 international centuries and become a global Hingis (Switzerland) – Youngest Grand Slam Champion at 16In January 1997, the tennis world was turned upside down by a teenager barely old enough to drive. Switzerland's Martina Hingis, just 16 years and 3 months old, captured the Australian Open title without dropping a set, demolishing Mary Pierce in the final. Her combination of tactical intelligence, impeccable timing, and court craft made her same year, Hingis went on to win Wimbledon, becoming the youngest singles champion there in the 20th century. With a racquet IQ far beyond her age, Hingis proved that finesse could beat brute power — and that a teenager could dominate women's tennis in a way few Comaneci (Romania) – Perfect 10 at 14At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci changed the very language of perfection. Just 14 years old, she performed an uneven bars routine so flawless that judges awarded her a perfect 10 — the first in Olympic history. The scoreboard, incapable of displaying such a score, flashed "1.00", leaving spectators confused before the magnitude of her feat was went on to earn seven perfect 10s and win three gold medals at the same Games. Her performance not only elevated gymnastics to a global spectacle but also redefined what excellence could look like from a teenager. Even today, her name is synonymous with grace under Phelps (USA) – World Record at 15Most 15-year-olds are focused on school. Michael Phelps, in 2001, was rewriting history. At the U.S. National Championships, he shattered the world record in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1:54.92, becoming the youngest male swimmer to set a world record in an individual was the first sign of a historic career to come — one that would eventually yield 23 Olympic golds. But it was that teenage performance that turned heads and set the tone. In a sport defined by milliseconds, Phelps made time bend to his will before he was old enough to Messi (Argentina) – Senior Debut at 16In November 2003, when a mop-haired Lionel Messi took the field for FC Barcelona in a friendly against FC Porto, few outside the club had heard of him. But his dazzling dribbling and control were already legendary in La Masia, Bara's academy. At 16, Messi didn't just debut — he demanded than a year later, he made his competitive debut, and by 17, had scored his first senior goal. The quiet teenager from Rosario, Argentina, was already reshaping modern football with his vision, balance, and left foot. What began as a cameo at 16 became the opening act of a GOAT-worthy career. IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Archie Vaughan on living with his father's legacy
Archie Vaughan had not even been born when his father Michael famously led England to Ashes glory in 2005, but the legacy of that series surrounds him. There are undoubtedly expectations that come with a surname etched in cricket history but Vaughan, now 19 and about to begin his second full season with Somerset, is teenage all-rounder is calm and humble, focused on building on a breakthrough season that saw him average 33.71 with the bat in the County Championship, take 15 wickets with his off-spin, including two five-wicket hauls, and then named England Under-19s captain against South Africa in January. "The pressure [of expectation] is just outside noise, it definitely doesn't come from my dad himself," Vaughan told BBC Sport."He's been a massive influence but what I admire most is that he takes a step back and just lets me enjoy it, leaving my coaches to it. I can't thank him enough for leaving me to it and just letting me be my own man."I didn't choose my surname, but it's something I've got to live with." Though he says he has not watched any footage of the iconic 2005 series with his dad, Vaughan is fully aware of its significance and the impact it had on the generations before is not the only one carrying a legendary surname from that series. Vaughan's good friend Rocky Flintoff, son of former all-rounder Andrew, has gained plenty of attention for his performances with the bat for Lancashire and England Lions.A Vaughan-Flintoff reunion has already taken place at under-19 level, and Vaughan says it is helpful to have the shared experience of having famous cricketing fathers."We've played together since we were kids and we've spoken about it a few times," he said."It must be a big challenge for him, being only 16 with all that attention and noise. It's nice to have someone in the same boat."He's such a great player, he'll be playing for England no matter what. But his dad's a bigger name than mine so he puts up with a lot more than I do." How lockdown boredom led to spin success Having spent most of his youth focused on batting, Vaughan's success with the ball was somewhat unexpected, the highlight being match figures of 11-140 against eventual County Championship winners Surrey last then started 2025 by taking 6-19 in the Youth Test against South Africa, which England Under-19s won by 10 are remarkable feats considering he turned to bowling spin out of boredom during the Covid-19 lockdown, having only bowled seam previously."It definitely took me by surprise," said Vaughan."I would still probably say I'm more of a batter, but I will keep working hard at both and it's just about managing my expectations again. "I haven't been bowling for very long, I only started it properly in my back garden during lockdown - whereas I've been batting for as long as I can remember."Vaughan accepts his family gave him a "great opportunity" to attend Millfield School and pursue his cricketing dream, but he is extremely driven to make the most of he is not drawn on comparisons to his dad's batting and captaincy, Vaughan is confident elsewhere."I'm pretty sure I'm a better off-spinner than him," he added. "And I'm definitely a better fielder." A lot has changed in the 20 years since one of cricket's greatest Test series. But with a Vaughan and a Flintoff emerging as two of the country's most exciting talents, it feels like a full-circle moment is upon us.
