Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Kris Srikkanth Backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Rule World Cricket
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a very young cricketer who has already achieved many notable things.
He is only 15 years old.
He recently set a Duleep Trophy record by scoring a half-century.
He also played an important role in East Zone's semifinal victory.
Kris Srikkanth believes Vaibhav can become one of the world's best players.
Srikkanth says Vaibhav bats fearlessly against different kinds of bowlers.
Vaibhav has also performed well for India, in under-19 cricket and in the IPL.
His strong IPL season included 776 runs and a tournament-leading 72 sixes.
Srikkanth says careful guidance could help Vaibhav succeed in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Kris Srikkanth backed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become a world cricket superstar.
Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy half-century at 15 years and 157 days.
He scored 92 and 40 in East Zone's semifinal win over Central Zone.
The teenager scored 151 runs against Zimbabwe as India completed a 3-0 series sweep.
In IPL 2026, he scored 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals at a strike rate of 237.30.
- Who
- Former India opener Kris Srikkanth and 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- Srikkanth backed Sooryavanshi to become a major force in world cricket across all three formats.
- When
- The comments followed Sooryavanshi's recent Duleep Trophy semifinal performance and his IPL 2026 season.
- Where
- The relevant performances came in the Duleep Trophy, IPL, India matches and the Under-19 World Cup.
- Why
- Srikkanth cited Sooryavanshi's fearless batting, record-breaking performances and success across age-group, domestic, franchise and international cricket.
- Age
- 15
- Duleep Trophy record
- Youngest player to score a half-century, at 15 years and 157 days
- Duleep Trophy semifinal
- Scored 92 and 40 for East Zone in a four-wicket win over Central Zone
- Zimbabwe series
- Scored 151 runs in three matches and won Player of the Series
- IPL 2026
- Scored 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals at a 237.30 strike rate
- IPL awards
- Won the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards
- Under-19 World Cup
- Scored 439 runs and won Player of the Tournament