Rising Cricket Stars: Vaibhav and Aashirwad Sooryavanshi Shine
Aashirwad Sooryavanshi's Impressive Century
The cricket world is buzzing with excitement over 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but now his younger brother, 10-year-old Aashirwad Sooryavanshi, is also making headlines. Aashirwad recently scored an impressive 103 runs off 87 balls while representing Cricket Academy Tajpur in a match held in Samastipur, Bihar. Vaibhav shared a screenshot of the scorecard, showcasing Aashirwad's remarkable innings, which included 20 boundaries and a six, indicating that he too has a flair for hitting boundaries like his elder brother.
Vaibhav's Stellar Journey Continues
While Aashirwad is just beginning his cricketing journey, Vaibhav's ascent in the sport shows no signs of slowing down. Following a phenomenal IPL 2026 season where he amassed 776 runs, making him the youngest player to win the Orange Cap, Vaibhav has recently received his first call-up to the national team. He also achieved his second century during the IPL, setting records for the fastest hundreds by an Indian in the tournament's history. Currently, he is part of the India A squad competing in a Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka, alongside Afghanistan A and the host nation.
Upcoming Challenges for Vaibhav
India is set to face Ireland in a two-match T20I series, and Vaibhav is expected to travel with the team. He aims to break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the youngest male cricketer to play internationally, having already made history as the youngest player to be called up.
Dale Steyn's Insights on Vaibhav
Renowned South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has expressed his belief that Vaibhav has the potential to surpass cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. During a media interaction, Steyn remarked, “You think of guys like Sachin, Virat, and this kid is going to explode. He’s going to be bigger than both of them put together at the end of his career.” However, he also stressed the importance of managing the young talent carefully to ensure his continued success, warning that without proper guidance, there is a risk of losing such a promising player.