‘Don’t expect too much too soon from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’:Sourav Ganguly warns Rajasthan batter ahead of UK tour

Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is receiving praise from all over the world after his maiden call-up in the Indian cricket team. Meanwhile, the former India captain Sourav Ganguly warned him about the English conditions and urged him to be careful. ‘Dada’ has also requested the Indian cricket lovers and followers not to expect too much too soon from the 15-year-old explosive batter. Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has also highly praised Sooryavanshi during a promotional event of her upcoming movie, ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’. She has demanded a World Cup from the young teenager. ‘Challenging conditions in England’: Ganguly warns Sooryavanshi Former India captain Sourav Ganguly warned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the UK tour, who is on the verge of making his debut for India. He said, “I believe we should leave him to his own devices. He is just 15 years old and I don’t think he will care much about the pressure. We have seen the same in the IPL.” Ganguly further added, “Certainly, playing for India is a different matter. He will go on a tour where the wickets will be slightly different. There, the ball will seam more, bounce more, and get more movement with the new ball. So the game will be a bit different, but I think he has immense talent. So give him time.” Kangana Ranaut demands World Cup from Sooryavanshi On the other hand, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranut appluaded Sooryavanshi’s talent. She said, “We don’t have time to watch cricket, but I give my best wishes to this young man in cricket. May he perform as well as Sachin and Virat. There is no pressure on him, but bring the World Cup, man!” BCCI fast-tracks Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Team India Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Bihar has been selected for the national side to represent Senior Team India. He has become the youngest player ever selected for the Indian cricket team. He is on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Among male cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar was selected for the Indian team at the age of 16 years, 194 days. Vaibhav, however, has been selected at 15 years, 71 days. Vaibhav has been selected for the T20I series against Ireland and England in June-July, as well as for the Asian Games 2026 to be held in September. This decision was taken after his excellent performance in the IPL. 15-year-old Vaibhav won 5 awards in the IPL final 15-year-old Vaibhav has won 5 awards in the IPL final. Along with the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs, Vaibhav also received the titles of Emerging Player of the Season, Most Valuable Player, Super Striker of the Season, and Most Sixes. Through these awards, he received a total prize money of 45 lakh rupees, and upon becoming the Super Striker of the Season, he also received a Tata Sierra car as a prize. Vaibhav becomes youngest player to win Orange cap Sooryavanshi has received the Orange Cap. He has become the youngest player to win the Orange Cap. He achieved this feat at the age of just 15 years and 65 days. In 16 matches, he scored 776 runs, which is the most runs by any batsman this season. Meanwhile, he has also scored one century and 5 half-centuries. Vaibhav has broken Sai Sudharsan’s record. Earlier, Sai Sudharsan was the youngest player to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He achieved this feat at the age of 23 years and 237 days. Smashed 72 sixes in a season, breaking Chris Gayle’s record Vaibhav also scored runs at the highest strike rate of 237.30 in the season and won the ‘Super Striker of the Season’ award. In the history of IPL, no player has scored 700 or more runs at such a strike rate. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi hit a record 72 sixes this season. He became the player to hit the most sixes in an IPL season. Previously, this record was held by Chris Gayle, who hit 59 sixes. Sooryavashi, who performed brilliantly this season, has also been chosen as the ‘Emerging Player of the Season’.