Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s childhood coach Manish Ojha believes the 14-year-old batting prodigy is ready for the demands of international cricket and will not be overwhelmed by the pressure that comes with the step up.

Suryavanshi has taken the cricketing world by storm in 2025, producing remarkable performances against far more experienced bowlers despite his tender age. His rapid rise began when Rajasthan Royals signed him for ₹1.10 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him just 13 at the time.

During the 2025 IPL season, the left-hander scored 252 runs in seven innings at a staggering strike rate of 206.56. His breakout moment came against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on April 28, when he blazed his way to a 35-ball century, instantly marking himself as a rare talent.

Why Manish Ojha believes Vaibhav Suryavanshi can succeed at the top level

Speaking to India Today a day after Suryavanshi smashed 171 against the UAE in a U19 World Cup match in Dubai, Ojha said the youngster is already equipped to handle international cricket. The knock was Suryavanshi’s sixth century of 2025 and his second in a major age-group tournament.

“In my opinion, he’s absolutely ready — at least for India’s T20 team,” Ojha said. “He’s already faced international bowlers in the IPL and some of the best domestic bowlers. The way he executed his shots against them tells you everything.”

Suryavanshi further underlined his credentials during the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament last month, where he finished as the second-highest run-scorer with 239 runs from four innings at an average of 59.75 and a strike rate of 243.87.

Ojha believes the youngster is capable of succeeding in both white-ball formats if given an opportunity. “It’s for the BCCI to decide, but I feel he’s ready for T20Is and even ODIs. Given how he’s performing, he should get a chance sooner rather than later. It would be a record for India and a massive boost for a young player,” he added.

Reiterating his faith in Suryavanshi’s temperament, Ojha pointed to the batter’s composure in high-pressure environments. “He recently scored a century against Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and stood out again in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, even while playing alongside established Indian stars,” he said.

“In the IPL, he batted in front of massive, intense crowds, no different from an India match. Yet he stayed calm, stuck to his process and showed no signs of nervousness. I’m 100% sure he’ll handle international pressure just as well.”