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Kumar Sangakkara endorses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India selection post-IPL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Kumar Sangakkara endorses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India selection post-IPL

Summary

Kumar Sangakkara has expressed confidence in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's readiness for international cricket following an impressive IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old opener scored 776 runs in 16 innings, boasting a strike rate of 237.30, which included one century and five half-centuries., Sooryavanshi nearly recorded back-to-back centuries in the playoffs, with scores of 97 and 96. His standout performance has generated discussions about a potential call-up to the Indian national team.

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Key Details

•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2023
•He had a strike rate of 237.30
•Sangakkara supports his call-up to India
•Sooryavanshi scored a century and five fifties
•He fell short of consecutive centuries in playoffs

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — 'More than ready': Kumar Sangakkara backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India call-up after dream IPL

What they're saying

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Kumar Sangakkara believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket after a remarkable IPL campaign. The Rajasthan Royals opener amassed 776 runs in 16 innings at a blistering strike rate of 237.30, including one century and five fifties. The teenager could have had back-to-back centuries in the playoffs, but fell short on 97 and 96, respectively.
— Yahoo Sports

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