Shikhar Dhawan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his fearless batting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Shikhar Dhawan commended 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his impressive performances following India's recent T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs, earning the Player of the Series award as India completed a clean sweep. Dhawan noted the significance of a young player performing at the international level and emphasized that talent is bolstered by the courage to play aggressively. Sooryavanshi also had a remarkable IPL 2026 season, becoming the highest run-scorer, winning the Orange Cap, and setting records for sixes. Dhawan expressed confidence in Sooryavanshi's promising future.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs in three T20I matches against Zimbabwe.
- •Sooryavanshi won the Player of the Series award in the recent series.
- •He set records as the IPL 2026 highest run-scorer with 776 runs.
- •Dhawan emphasized the importance of mindset alongside skill for young players.
- •Sooryavanshi debuted for India at 15 years old, marking a significant milestone.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Having skill is one thing': Shikhar Dhawan drops big verdict on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster's fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special. Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. Dhawan said talent alone is not enough, and added that having the courage and mindset to play attacking cricket at such a young age is what sets Sooryavanshi apart.
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