A VAR announcement during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa left players, commentators, and fans confused, with South African defender Khuliso Mudau's bewildered expression going viral. The moment drew comparisons to a similar reaction from Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Ten-year-old Aashirwad Sooryavanshi scored a century (103 off 87 balls) in a local practice match in Samastipur, India, following in the footsteps of his elder brother, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old Indian cricketer, has made a record-breaking 776 runs in IPL 2026, drawing praise from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Dale Steyn, who predicts he will surpass Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Dale Steyn predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, will achieve more than Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, citing exceptional ball-striking. Steyn advises careful management to prevent burnout and suggests bowlers can exploit Sooryavanshi's fear of short balls.
Cricket Ireland is closely monitoring the unrest in Belfast, which has seen violence and disruptions, ahead of the two-match T20I series against India scheduled for June 26 and 28, with safety and security paramount in their deliberations.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is poised to become the youngest Indian cricketer, selected for India's T20I series against Ireland and a white-ball series in England, following a stellar IPL 2026 campaign.
Veteran umpire Virender Sharma hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'amazing talent' after his record-breaking IPL 2026, believing his success in the tournament indicates future international success for India.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed for India A in Sri Lanka, scoring 44 off 22 balls. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised his versatility, suggesting he has potential beyond T20 cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his 44 off 21 balls in a tri-series match in Sri Lanka. The youngster displayed power and control, impressing Ashwin with his strokeplay. The match was eventually called off due to rain.
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket and ignore professional managers after his rapid rise. Sreesanth praised Sooryavanshi's commitment and perseverance, drawing parallels with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 44 off 22 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in Sri Lanka. Despite his explosive start, India A reached 161/2, anchored by Prabhsimran Singh's unbeaten 82.
This article provides a live score update and performance analysis of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the India A vs Afghanistan A match. It details his contributions and overall performance in the game.
This article provides live score updates and details on the performance of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a cricket match between India A and Afghanistan A.
Sanjeev Sooryavanshi sold ancestral land in Bihar to fund his son Vaibhav's cricket aspirations. Vaibhav, now 15, is an IPL star, U-19 World Cup winner, and recently selected for India's senior T20I squad, becoming the youngest ever.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 14 in his India A debut against Sri Lanka A. Despite his early dismissal, India A secured an eight-run victory in a thrilling match.
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I tours of Ireland and England for workload management, replaced by Prasidh Krishna, as the team prepares for upcoming ICC events under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs in his India A debut against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A Series opener, falling caught after a 12-ball innings with 3 fours.
Glenn McGrath praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style, likening it to Brian Lara and Garry Sobers, and expresses interest in seeing his performance outside the subcontinent.
Sri Lanka A vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella acknowledged the threat posed by young Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of their tri-series opener, stating they are not aiming to 'stop' him but to execute their own plans.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batsman, has made a record-breaking impact in IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.30, earning him multiple awards and a call-up to India's senior T20I squad.
South African legend AB de Villiers supports India's selection of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling it a 'right' and 'brave' decision, citing his talent and IPL 2026 dominance.
Sourav Ganguly cautions against burdening 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with unrealistic expectations as he prepares for his maiden India call-up for T20I tours and the Asian Games.
Cockroach Janta Party protests in India demand Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities. Singapore blocks social media posts targeting Indians. India's cricket team updates include a new T20 captain and a 15-year-old's maiden call-up.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann endorses 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the youngest ever Indian team selection, to play in the T20I series against Ireland, citing his exceptional performance in IPL 2026 as a 'world-beater'
