Vaibhav Suryavanshi Faces Pressure After Stellar IPL Performance

The Rise and Challenges of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy, recently captured attention with his remarkable 35-ball century. However, Rahul Dravid, the head coach of RR, had previously cautioned that young talents like Suryavanshi must be ready to face both praise and criticism. Following his impressive innings, Suryavanshi faced a setback in his next game against MI, where he was dismissed for a duck while chasing a daunting target of 218 runs.

A 2 ball duck by Vaibhav Suryavanshi. pic.twitter.com/ws7jFKFevY

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In his attempt to make a spectacular start against Deepak Chahar, Suryavanshi misjudged his shot, leading to an easy catch for Will Jacks at mid-on. The pressure was palpable, especially after his record-setting performance, which was the second-fastest century in IPL history.

Despite the immense expectations, Suryavanshi has accumulated 151 runs over four matches, with a significant portion stemming from his explosive century. His rapid ascent in the cricketing world has sparked excitement among fans nationwide.

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Dravid reiterated the importance of preparing young players for the scrutiny that comes with success. He stated,

“You cannot entirely avoid criticism or media attention around him. I don’t think you can control everything, and I believe you have to accept that. The idea is to help him navigate it and build a strong support system around him. It’s a part of becoming a cricketer in India—you have to handle it. We all recognise that he will have some success and some failure.”