{
  "id": 13521330,
  "title": "‘He is somewhat similar to me’: Virender Sehwag says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/he-is-somewhat-similar-to-me-virender-sehwag-says-vaibhav",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T20:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/somewhat-similar-virender-sehwag-says-202200155.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag believes his 15-year-old counterpart Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in the prime of his batting career. The youngster has already made an impact in T20Is, amassing 246 runs in eight matches at an impressive strike rate of 186. Sehwag, who scored 17,253 international runs during his illustrious career, says Sooryavanshi's aggressive mindset is akin to his own approach when at the crease. \"Sooryavanshi is in his prime, and his thinking is somewhat similar to mine, that of hitting right from the first ball,\" Sehwag remarked during a recent discussion at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual session. Sehwag dismissed worries about Sooryavanshi's young age, arguing that performance should be the sole determining factor once a player reaches the highest level. \"Look, if you are playing in an age-category, it makes sense - if it's Under-19, your age should be under 19. But once you play the IPL or play for India, age doesn't matter,\" he explained. Sooryavanshi has featured in eight of India's 18 T20Is since being elevated to the senior team, with competition for the opening role remaining fierce. Veteran Robin Singh, a former all-rounder, has also endorsed the importance of healthy competition, stating that young players should be patient while others perform well. \"Sooryavanshi has enough and more talent. So, you know, even if he has to sit on a bench and wait it out, it's okay,\" he added. Sehwag also commended India's bowling attack, led by the formidable Yuzvendra Chahal, and expressed confidence in their chances of victory at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.",
  "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…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/so-many-have-faded-out-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-cautioned-with-vinod",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:21:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/so-many-have-faded-out-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-cautioned-with-vinod-12847679",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}