Pakistan's Akmal makes bold claim on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India future
Teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making headlines with explosive IPL performances, including a 35-ball century and a 15-ball fifty. Kamran Akmal believes he is ready for international cricket, praising his maturity and fearless approach. Backed by strong support, Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise has raised expectations, with Akmal saying bowlers may struggle against him in the future.
NEW DELHI: Indian teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly becoming one of the biggest talking points in cricket. The teenage batter has been in explosive form in the IPL, delivering performances that are far beyond his age. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal believes this is just the beginning.
He feels Sooryavanshi is already ready for the international stage and could soon represent India. “In just 8 IPL games, he has been piling records — he already has a hundred. I think in the coming international games for India, he will get a chance after IPL.
He will become a young player of the T20 international team. He has proved himself in every place. If he continues to perform,he will definitely get the chance,” Akmal said on Gameplan.
Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach has stood out. Even in a low-scoring match, his aggressive innings made a big impact. Akmal highlighted his maturity, saying, “His presence of mind, game awareness, the way he plays — he has a counter to everything at such a young age.