Glenn McGrath praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's batting style in IPL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:42 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Glenn McGrath commended Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting during an IPL practice session in Chennai on June 9, 2026. McGrath compared Sooryavanshi's approach to legends Brian Lara and Garry Sobers, noting his impressive six-to-four ratio with 72 sixes and 63 fours. He expressed curiosity about how the young batsman would perform outside the subcontinent, particularly in England or Australia. McGrath also acknowledged fellow MRF Pace Foundation products Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain for their contributions in the IPL.
- •Glenn McGrath highlighted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's batting style during IPL.
- •Sooryavanshi has hit 72 sixes and 63 fours in the tournament.
- •McGrath compared him to Brian Lara and Garry Sobers.
- •He expressed interest in seeing Sooryavanshi play outside the subcontinent.
- •McGrath praised MRF Pace Foundation products Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
- 9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds Glenn McGrath of Brian Lara and Garry Sobers
"Glenn McGrath lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his fearless style and backlift to legends Brian Lara and Garry Sobers. McGrath was amazed by Sooryavanshi's IPL power-hitting, noting his high six-to-four ratio. He expressed interest in seeing how the young batsman performs outside the subcontinent.
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