Brett Lee praises India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Brett Lee has praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a significant talent for India, following an impressive IPL 2026 season. Sooryavanshi achieved standout performances, including a powerful 29-ball 97 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and a record-setting Under-19 World Cup final score of 175 against England. Lee highlighted Sooryavanshi's fearless approach to facing fast bowlers and emphasized the importance of allowing him to mature without undue pressure. The recognition from Lee adds to the growing admiration for Sooryavanshi within the cricketing community.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and plays for Rajasthan Royals.
- •He scored 97 runs off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
- •Sooryavanshi set a record with 175 runs in Under-19 World Cup final.
- •Brett Lee emphasized the need to let him develop without excess pressure.
- •Lee expressed his excitement about facing Sooryavanshi in his prime.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — 'Great find for India': Brett Lee hails India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Australia legend is in awe of youngster's talent
"While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already impressed Indian fans, he's got a new admirer as former Aussie pace great Brett Lee praised the youngster.
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