India’s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a remarkable talent with exceptional skills. Sooryavanshi’s stellar performance in IPL 2026 for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.31 and hitting 72 sixes, surpassed Chris Gayle’s record. Tendulkar expressed admiration for Sooryavanshi’s batting prowess, emphasizing his ability to read the game and execute shots with precision.
At a Mumbai event, Tendulkar praised Sooryavanshi’s technique and wrist work, highlighting his unique talent in playing shots across the ground. Tendulkar, honored as the ‘Best Men’s International Batter of the 21st Century’ at the Cricinfo Honours, emphasized the importance of Sooryavanshi staying true to himself and maintaining a solution-oriented mindset amidst career challenges. He advised the young cricketer to focus on his natural instincts and not succumb to external pressures.
Tendulkar expressed hope for Sooryavanshi’s future in Test cricket for India while urging fans and experts to support the budding talent without burdening him with undue expectations. Emphasizing the need for encouragement and enjoyment of Sooryavanshi’s journey, Tendulkar cautioned against unnecessary pressure on the young player. The cricket legend previously commended Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting his impressive bat swing and footwork that enable his aggressive style of play.
