Former Indian cricket team legend Virender Sehwag has praised young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive batting style. Sehwag believes that his fearless approach to attacking bowlers from the very first ball he takes the field is a style very much like his own, setting the youngster apart from other emerging talents.

Virender Sehwag sees a glimpse of himself in Vaibhav Suryavanshi, saying he has the ability to play big shots from the very first ball.

What did Sehwag say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Speaking at an event of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on October 10, Virender Sehwag said, as quoted by news agency PTI, that Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently in his best form and his batting philosophy is very similar to his.

Sehwag emphasized that only a player’s performance on the field matters, not age. He clarified that age is no barrier at the IPL or Indian national team level. While Virat Kohli, aged 38 to 40, is blazing a trail, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is proving his aggressive abilities.

Opinion also given on Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah

During the discussion, Sehwag also praised Indian captain Shubman Gill’s recent impressive performance, scoring a double century of 223 runs against the West Indies.

Regarding the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, Sehwag expressed confidence that if the team’s bowling attack remains strong, India has a strong chance of winning the title. He described fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as India’s best bowler, saying that his presence increases the team’s chances exponentially.

The future path for young players

Sports experts believe that such fearless and aggressive batting in the domestic circuit and age-group matches prepares young players for the big stage. Following Sehwag’s statement, discussions have intensified in cricket circles regarding Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s technique and future selection, and it will be interesting to see when the selectors field him in the Indian team jersey.