Yuvraj Singh blown away by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, offers glowing praise: ‘Even I didn’t have that’

Impressed by his fearless approach, Yuvraj highlighted Sooryavanshi’s exceptional bat speed, saying it is even quicker than what he had, and pointed out how it stood out while praising the youngster’s ability to take on quality bowling.

“The most remarkable thing about Vaibhav is his bat speed. His bat speed is incredibly fast, honestly, even I didn’t have that kind of speed. I’ve seen very few players with such quick hands… What stood out for me was the way he hit sixes on the off-side, even against good deliveries, that showed real quality," Yuvraj said on Sports Tak podcast.

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Sooryavanshi delivered a stunning performance in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, earning Player of the Match for a blistering 175 off just 80 balls, packed with 15 fours and 15 sixes. He reached his hundred in only 55 deliveries, one of the quickest in the tournament’s history, guiding India to their sixth title. Having recently turned 15, he is now eligible for selection at the senior level as well.

“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will play for India”

Building on his earlier praise, Yuvraj doubled down on Sooryavanshi’s potential, saying his rise to the senior India side now feels like a matter of time rather than possibility.

“IPL cricket has changed everything... As far as Vaibhav is concerned, I think 90 per cent of people already know that he will play for India. The question is not if, but when... But overall, I believe he will play for India. It’s just a matter of when," he added.

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