Clive Lloyd praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Ireland tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cricket legend Clive Lloyd has endorsed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his record-breaking innings for India A. Sooryavanshi achieved the fastest fifty in List A cricket, reaching the milestone in just 11 balls during a match against Sri Lanka A. Lloyd cautioned against altering Sooryavanshi's natural playing style as he progresses, citing the teenager's potential for a bright future. Sooryavanshi is expected to make his international debut later this month in Ireland's T20I series against India.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs off 29 balls against Sri Lanka A.
- •Clive Lloyd emphasized preserving Sooryavanshi's natural playing style.
- •Sooryavanshi is anticipated to debut in a T20I series in Ireland.
- •Lloyd praised Sooryavanshi's skills and competitiveness against historical pace attacks.
- •The record-breaking innings has garnered considerable attention in cricket circles.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Don't try to change it': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi warned by 81-year-old cricket legend
"Cricket legend Clive Lloyd has lauded teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, believing he has the makings of a future star. Lloyd, who faced formidable pace attacks, suggested Sooryavanshi's skills would have been a significant challenge. He also urged for the youngster's natural playing style to be preserved. This praise follows Sooryavanshi's record-breaking 11-ball fifty for India A, fueling anticipation for his potential international debut in Ireland.
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