New Delhi: Young Indian batsman Vibhu Suryavanshi is fast becoming one of the biggest talking points in the world. Cricket. The teenage batsman has been in explosive form. IPLdelivering a performance that far surpasses her age. Former Pakistan wicket keeper Kamran Akmal I’m sure this is just the beginning. He feels that Suryavanshi is already ready for the international stage and can represent India soon.
“In just 8 IPL games, he is racking up records – he already has a hundred. I think in the upcoming internationals for India, he will get a chance after the IPL. He will be a young player in the T20 international team. He has proven himself everywhere. If he continues to perform, he will definitely get a chance,” Akmal said on the game plan.
Rapid rise of Suryavanshi
Suryavanshi’s fearless style stands out. Even in a low-scoring match, his aggressive innings made a big impact. Highlighting his maturity, Akmal said, “His presence of mind, awareness of the game, the way he plays – he has everything at such a young age. It’s remarkable … We’re discussing his performance more because it was a (low-scoring) match of 128. But his performance stands out because he scored 50 off 15 balls.”Behind his success is the support of his family and coaches. “His family and his father should be proud – the way he worked with him, the way others like the coaches who taught him in school cricket, club cricket,” noted Akmal.With performances like these already under his belt, expectations are rising. As Akmal summed it up: “I’m afraid the bowlers won’t know what to do with him when he turns 25.”From scoring a century in just 35 balls to hitting a six off the very first ball of his debut, he has constantly grabbed attention. His latest innings, against a fifty off 15 balls Chennai Super Kings Chasing a smaller target of 128, only increased the buzz around it.