Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws praise for Duleep Trophy performance
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
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.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy half-century.
- •The 15-year-old scored 92 and 40 runs against Central Zone in the semi-final.
- •He broke a 57-year-old record previously held by Laxman Singh.
- •Krishnamachari Srikkanth publicly advocated for the teenager's continued development in professional cricket.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Even my wife is watching’: Srikkanth says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making cricket exciting again
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi does what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma couldn't, gets India great's wife watching Duleep Trophy
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only 15, is creating a stir in cricket circles. His skill has been showcased in the Duleep Trophy and IPL, alongside impressive international outings. Recently, he made Duleep Trophy history by breaking the 57-year-old record for the youngest half-century scorer. The BCCI is closely tracking his progress, with many experts predicting he could evolve into a cricketing icon on the world stage.
"Kris Srikkanth praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, revealing that even his wife watched the Duleep Trophy for the 15-year-old, and backed him to revive Test cricket's glory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 6:02 AM‘Even my wife is watching’: Srikkanth says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making cricket exciting again
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only 15, is creating a stir in cricket circles. His skill has been showcased in the Duleep Trophy and IPL, alongside impressive international outings. Recently, he made Duleep Trophy history by breaking the 57-year-old record for the youngest half-century scorer. The BCCI is closely tracking his progress, with many experts predicting he could evolve into a cricketing icon on the world stage.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:39 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi does what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma couldn't, gets India great's wife watching Duleep Trophy
Kris Srikkanth praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, revealing that even his wife watched the Duleep Trophy for the 15-year-old, and backed him to revive Test cricket's glory.
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