Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to receive praise from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket after his sensational rise in the last few months. after taking it IPL 2026 finished the season by storm and earned his first call-up India’s T20I teamThe 15-year-old has now started to show his talent in various situations while being represented India-A in three ongoing series Sri Lanka.
The young pacer has already established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in world cricket, but questions remain as to how his aggressive style will translate beyond the T20 format. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekarhowever, believes the teenager has shown enough signs that he can become a major force in 50-over cricket as well.
Sanjay Manjrekar was impressed with Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s all-round batting ability
Speaking on social media after watching India-A’s matches in Sri Lanka, Manjrekar revealed that Suryavanshi was very focused on batting away from flat surfaces and the high-scoring environment often associated with T20 cricket. The former striker explained that the conditions in Sri Lanka offered a better opportunity to assess the youngster’s overall game and he was encouraged by what he saw.
Manjrekar further emphasized that Suryavanshi’s game is not just about power hitting. According to him, the youngster displayed solid defensive technique, good balance at the crease and the ability to handle the ball effectively, traits essential for success in the longer white-ball formats.
“I follow Vaibhav Suryavanshi very closely. Whatever name he has made so far, he has been in IPL and T20Is and that is not the right environment to diagnose a player. I know it is just ‘A’ series but the pitches are not as flat here as in IPL. But now I can see some of the former sisters. Seeing his batting, if you think he is just a T20 slogger, then you are wrong, him with a straight bat. I defended well, I know the size of the ball well, but I think he can be a 50-plus phenomenon. he said.
Suryavanshi continues to build momentum with India A
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) The star arrived in Sri Lanka on the back of a dream IPL campaign where he scored 776 runs in 16 matches to win the Orange Cap. His remarkable performances earned him a place in India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series. Ireland and England.
Before joining the senior national set-up, Suryavanshi is gaining valuable experience with India-A. After scoring 14 runs on debut in the tri-series, he looked more convincing in his second outing. Afghanistan-A. The left-hander scored 44 runs off just 22 deliveries, playing some eye-catching shots before falling to the short ball. Although he narrowly missed out on a half-century, the innings reinforced the belief that he has the temperament and adaptability required to succeed across formats.
India-A are currently second in the tri-series standings and will next face Sri Lanka-A on June 15. Along with Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad they also performed well in the tri-series. Another strong performance from Suryavanshi could further fuel growing confidence that India’s newest batting sensation is capable of becoming a long-term star in 50-over cricket.
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