{
  "id": 13445637,
  "title": "‘He is somewhat similar to me’: Sehwag says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/he-is-somewhat-similar-to-me-sehwag-says-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-is-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:52:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/he-is-somewhat-similar-to-me-virender-sehwag-says-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-is-in-his-prime/articleshow/134856496.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has compared teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting approach to his own, stating that the 15-year-old is in his prime and should be given ample opportunities to establish a long international career. In T20Is, Sooryavanshi has already impressed with 246 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 186. Sehwag, who scored 17,253 runs in his international career, believes Sooryavanshi's aggressive mindset echoes his own.\n\nThe former India opener dismissed concerns about Sooryavanshi's young age, asserting that performance should be the determining factor for a player's place in the team once they reach the highest level. Sehwag highlighted the presence of older players like Virat Kohli and emphasized that age shouldn't be a limiting factor. He also praised the healthy competition for the opening slots, encouraging young players to be patient while others perform well. Robin Singh, a former India all-rounder, echoed this sentiment, stressing that competition is beneficial for young players to stay sharp. Sehwag also backed India's bowling attack for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, mentioning Bumrah as their finest fast bowler.",
  "summary": "Virender Sehwag draws parallels between his explosive batting style and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless gameplay. The 15-year-old prodigy has made waves in T20Is, showcasing an impressive strike rate and accumulating runs effortlessly. Sehwag emphasises that age should take a backseat to performance at higher levels of cricket, especially with seasoned competitors like Sanju Samson and Abhishek…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style.",
    "15-year-old Sooryavanshi in prime, should get ample opportunities for international career.",
    "Sehwag dismisses age concerns, emphasizes performance over age in team selection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}