'At 15, I was still in school': Kieron Pollard makes honest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi admission
Kieron Pollard praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless IPL rise but urged caution around hype, warning young players shouldn’t be discarded after failures. He highlighted how perceptions change quickly in cricket. Pollard also backed experienced stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying veterans should be respected and allowed to decide their own future in the game.
NEW DELHI: Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab attention in the IPL with his fearless approach, drawing praise from many, including Kieron Pollard. Speaking ahead of a match, Pollard admitted he is impressed but also urged caution about the hype around such a young player. “At 15 years, I was still at school, playing club cricket.
But, again, it’s exciting. It’s very exciting to see, you know, a young guy taking the world by storm. And he’s using his youthful exuberance to his advantage.
And long may that continue for him. And, you know, for Indian cricket as well,” Pollard told reporters. Pollard stressed that while Sooryavanshi’s rise is exciting, it’s important not to forget how quickly public opinion can change.
He warned against celebrating a player only during good phases and then ignoring them during tough times. “We continue to churn out the talent. And we just need to continue to encourage him.