In a heartwarming moment at the Eden Gardens, former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly shared words of wisdom with Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, after the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) clash between RR and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The young batter, who has taken the cricketing world by storm with his record-breaking performance, received high praise and encouragement from one of India’s cricketing legends.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest-ever IPL centurion, made headlines with his blistering hundred against Gujarat Titans (GT). His 35-ball ton is now the fastest by an Indian in the IPL history.
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The teenager, who was signed by RR for INR 1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, announced his arrival in style by smashing a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, his recent outings include a duck against Mumbai Indians (MI) and a modest four runs against KKR.
Sourav Ganguly Advises Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Back His Natural Game
Ganguly, known for nurturing young talent during his captaincy, met Suryavanshi after KKR’s thrilling one-run victory over RR. According to reports, the former India skipper examined Suryavanshi's bat and offered invaluable advice, suggesting he sticks to his natural game.
"I have seen your game. Play the way you play fearless cricket. There’s no need to change your game," Ganguly said as quoted to Suryavanshi.
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Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise has captivated cricket fans worldwide. His fearless approach has drawn comparisons to some of the game’s greats.
However, the young star’s journey has not been without challenges. After his sensational century, he faced a reality check with back-to-back low scores, prompting discussions about the need to nurture his talent carefully.
It will be interesting to see how the Suryavanshi recovers from the recent failures when Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their next match scheduled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 12.
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