Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Tipped as Future World-Beater Ahead of India Debut
Kumar Sangakkara hails the Rajasthan Royals prodigy as a rare talent ready to dominate international cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden T20I call-up for India’s upcoming tours of Ireland and England, with many expecting him to make an immediate impact. Former Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara has backed the 18-year-old to become a dominant force in world cricket, calling him a generational talent after watching him closely at Rajasthan Royals.
The youngster first grabbed attention during IPL 2025, where he dismantled top bowlers with ease. Sangakkara revealed that RR’s scouting team spotted Sooryavanshi when he was just 12 years old. Despite initial disbelief, the team brought him in and saw him destroy Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma in nets, convincing Rahul Dravid and Sangakkara to secure him for the franchise.
India’s batting order recently collapsed against Ireland, raising questions about the team’s stability. Sooryavanshi’s absence was felt, and his record suggests his presence could have boosted India’s win percentage. With Sangakkara’s seal of approval and a fearless approach, Sooryavanshi is now poised to translate his domestic brilliance onto the international stage.