Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws praise for Duleep Trophy performance

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has garnered attention for his performance in the Duleep Trophy, with former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth highlighting the teenager’s impact on the tournament's viewership. Representing East Zone, Sooryavanshi recorded 92 and 40 runs in his semi-final appearances against Central Zone. His 92-run innings established a record as the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy half-century at 15 years and 157 days old, surpassing the previous mark held since 1969. Srikkanth credited the young batter's play style for attracting interest to the domestic competition. The teenager previously recorded 8 runs in a quarter-final match against North East Zone. Observers are now focusing on how the Board of Control for Cricket in India handles his development as he transitions through domestic formats.

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