New Delhi: After a shaky start in the 2026 Tri-Nation 'A' Series, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has regained his form. Playing for India A versus Afghanistan A in Dambulla, he scored 44 runs off 22 balls, including nine fours. A notable speciality of the 15-year-old's innings was his fresh approach; despite stuff known as a "six-hitting machine," he did not hit a single six during this knock.
Experts were delighted to see this shift in his approach. Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on Suryavanshi, noting that his innings was not merely well-nigh brute gravity but moreover featured unrenowned timing.
How did experts describe Vaibhav Suryavanshi's innings?
R. Ashwin praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 44-run knock, highlighting that it wasn't just well-nigh power but moreover tremendous timing, particularly on the imbricate drive. Ashwin wrote on X:
"Out! But the 44-run knock off 21 balls was thoroughly entertaining. We saw some beautifully timed imbricate drives. We’ve seen his power before, but today’s innings was completely different, not just well-nigh power. This kid is an wondrous player."
What did Sanjay Manjrekar say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Manjrekar moreover praised Vaibhav wholeheartedly, commending his natural worthiness to time the ball. Manjrekar added, "India A is in Sri Lanka; the pitches here aren't as unappetizing as in the IPL, and this isn't T20 cricket either. So, seeing Vaibhav Suryavanshi bat in these variegated conditions is exciting! He isn't just a T20 hitter; he can excel in ODIs too. He is a special talent!"
