Veteran umpire and referee Virender Sharma has advised batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to focus on his development in the next two to three years. Sharma believes that the teenager has immense potential but said that his long-term future can be clearly assessed only after watching the coming season.
The India A team, led by Tilak Verma, is currently participating in the triangular A series in Sri Lanka. After their recent matches against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, India A is scheduled to play their next match against Sri Lanka A on Monday, June 15. They are second in the standings after two matches.
This is amazing talent – Virendra Sharma lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s ability
Virender Sharma appreciated the talent of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and supported the bright future of the young player. The veteran umpire said the teenager has impressive natural ability, but added that his development over the next two to three years will be the real measure of his progress.
Sharma said, “This is an amazing talent. Whatever I have seen from him during the last few IPLs, it is amazing. He has a lot of arm strength, good eyes and excellent hand-eye coordination. It is good for India. I am looking forward to watching him for the next two or three years, then I can tell more about his progress.”
If he is successful in IPL, he can do wonders for India – Virender Sharma supports Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Virender Sharma believes that Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL success shows that he has the talent to succeed at the international level. The experienced umpire said the IPL is the toughest T20 tournament in the world and consistent performances against top quality bowlers is a strong indicator of future success.
“Absolutely. If you see, IPL is the most challenging tournament in the world. So if he is performing in the IPL, it means he has the ability and the potential to score runs against a lot of foreign players and bowlers. So if he is successful in the IPL, he will definitely do some wonders for India in international cricket,” Sharma said.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to impress after record-breaking IPL season
Vaibhav Suryavanshi enjoyed a brilliant IPL 2026 season, scoring 776 runs at an impressive strike rate of 237.30, which included one century and five half-centuries. The young batsman played a vital role for Rajasthan Royals at the top of the order throughout the tournament.
The teenager has attracted widespread attention for his fearless batting style and ability to attack experienced bowlers. His power, timing and hand-eye coordination have made him one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket.
Suryavanshi made a quiet start to his India A career during the ongoing tri-series. The left-handed batsman scored just 14 runs in his debut match against Sri Lanka A. However, he bounced back in his next match against Afghanistan A and scored 44 runs off just 22 balls before falling to a short-pitched ball.
