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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already declared himself on the big stage as he showcased his talent in the recent Tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka. This boy scored a brilliant 94 runs on 29 balls; He was close to breaking the record of the fastest century in List A cricket. Vaibhav will next participate in the Ireland and England series.
The 15-year-old teenage sensation had a stellar performance in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, where he won almost every individual award, and after that, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was included in the India national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series. It will be interesting to see whether Vaibhav gets a chance in the senior team in the coming two series or not.
Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi ready for senior debut?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after finishing as the leading run scorer of the competition with 776 runs. He won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his amazing performances throughout the tournament and led Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the playoffs. Recently, he got involved in a fight with Sri Lanka A players instigated by them.
Many former and current cricketers and commentators have been amazed by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s talent and have warned him not to derail; From Sachin Tendulkar to Pat Cummins, everyone has praised India’s young talent. Some cricketer turned commentator have also compared Suryavanshi with teenage Sachin Tendulkar. The latest addition to the list is former Sri Lankan World Cup winner Aravinda de Silva.
Play your natural game – Aravinda de Silva
In an exclusive interview with Sportstar, Aravinda de Silva was asked about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose fearless approach at his age has caught the attention of the cricket world. The former player compared Suryavanshi to two former Sri Lankan openers, Romesh Kaluwitharana and Sanath Jayasuriya, who changed the dynamics of providing explosive starts in ODI cricket.
De Silva said, “The shorter format allows these youngsters to come out and express themselves. The game is all about that freedom.” “In our time, Sanath (Jayasuriya) and Kalu (Romesh Kaluwitharana) were encouraged to play their natural game without worrying about getting out.”
But he also highlighted the importance of mentorship for young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi. “Grounding is very important. Who you listen to and who you take advice from is very important,” he said. “As long as young players have a desire to learn and have the right people around them, they can have long and successful careers.”
Will India vs Pakistan bilateral series resume?
Apart from speaking on Suryavanshi, de Silva also talked about the future of Test cricket as he believes that the traditional format of the game is still alive, however the format needs to find a better way to sell its biggest rivalry. He highlighted that this format will survive only if the respective cricket boards package it as major sports like other major cricket events.
Aravinda de Silva raised issues to revive the India vs Pakistan rivalry, as he feels that a Test series or any other bilateral series between the two arch-rivals at a neutral venue will attract more attention and fans will come in numbers.
