US EditionBCCI instructed to protect Vaibhav Suryavanshi like Sachin Tendulkar, can't afford Vinod Kambli, Prithvi Shaw downfall
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer from Bihar, scored the second-fastest century in IPL history during his debut season in New Delhi in 2025.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India instructed stakeholders to nurture Vaibhav like Sachin Tendulkar and avoid the career downfalls experienced by Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw.
- Vaibhav's family made significant sacrifices, with his father coaching him from an early age, and age verification cleared through rigorous protocols including bone density tests under BCCI supervision.
- Vaibhav scored 101 runs off 38 balls while opening for Rajasthan Royals in a match where the team chased 210 runs successfully, though the Royals struggled overall with only three wins in ten games.
- Experts warn that while Vaibhav shows exceptional talent, the cricket ecosystem must protect and guide him diligently to enable long-term success and prevent premature failure.
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BCCI instructed to protect Vaibhav Suryavanshi like Sachin Tendulkar, can't afford Vinod Kambli, Prithvi Shaw downfall
Chappell told the BCCI, IPL franchise and media to take care of Vaibhav and not exploit him by marketing , but instead should focus on nurturing his talent.
Sydney Morning Herald
The AgeHow India’s 14-year-old batting wizard sounded an early warning to Australia
Vaibhav Suriyavanshi has turned the heads of Sachin Tendullkar, Adam Gilchrist and even Formula 1 hero Oscar Piastri, but Australia had already been given an arresting glimpse of the budding Indian cricketer.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's coach clears speculations around star batter's age after IPL century
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken world cricket by storm. The star batter, getting an opportunity for Rajasthan Royals at the top of the innings, Suryavanshi, managed to school the Gujarat Titans’ bowlers and amassed 101 runs in 38 deliveries, helping Royals chase down 210 runs in the 16th over. With his exceptional batting performances, many have come forward and questioned Vaibhav on his age. Many have opined that Vaibhav might not act…
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