‘Even my wife is watching’: Srikkanth says Sooryavanshi is making cricket exciting again

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The 15-Year-Storm That's Bringing Everyone Back to Cricket

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth is going all out for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling the teenager a "superstar in the making" who could reshape world cricket. And get this—even his wife has started watching the Duleep Trophy... just for Vaibhav! 😄

The Numbers Speak Louder

In the Duleep semifinal vs Central Zone, this prodigy smashed 92 off 81 in the 1st Inn, then added a clutch 40 in the chase to guide East Zone to a 4-wkt win. At 15 yrs & 157 days, he's now the youngest-ever half-century maker in Duleep history—shattering a 57-year-old record! 🏏

From IPL Fire to International Glory

His IPL 2026 campaign with RR was pure magic: 776 runs @ SR 237.30, a ton, five fifties, and an astonishing 72 sixes (a single-season record!). He cleaned up every award—Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker & Super Sixes. Then he became India's youngest men's international debutant, grabbed Player of the Series vs Zimbabwe (151 runs), and was Player of the Tournament at the U19 WC earlier this year.

Srikkanth's Verdict

"He can play every level of cricket... he's smashing medium pacers for straight sixes in red-ball cricket. He's toying with the bowlers." Srikkanth believes Vaibhav will single-handedly bring Test cricket back to its glory.

BCCI's Cautious Plan

Secretary Devajit Saikia says the board is monitoring Vaibhav "from every angle," hoping his career mirrors legends like Sachin Tendulkar—not a "one series or one year wonder."

What a talent! Do you think he'll be the next great Indian batting icon? Let's discuss! 💃

Source: Times of India