{
  "id": 296059,
  "title": "'Having skill is one thing': Shikhar Dhawan drops big verdict on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/having-skill-is-one-thing-shikhar-dhawan-drops-big-verdict-on-vaibhav",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/having-skill-one-thing-shikhar-060000854.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has commended the remarkable talent of emerging cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. In an interview with ANI, Dhawan highlighted Sooryavanshi's fearless approach to batting and his astonishing ability to consistently perform at such a tender age. He acknowledged Sooryavanshi's impressive displays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out his confidence in hitting boundaries as a distinguishing factor. Dhawan firmly stated that while skill is essential, the determination and mindset to play attacking cricket at the age of 15 sets Sooryavanshi apart from others. The veteran cricketer also expressed confidence in Sooryavanshi's future success, predicting a bright trajectory for the young talent. Sooryavanshi, currently 15, has had a stellar T20I series against Zimbabwe, where he scored 151 runs across three matches, securing him the Player of the Series award as India clinched a 3-0 series victory. Prior to this, Sooryavanshi made his international debut in the T20I series against England, becoming the youngest player to represent India in the format. His impressive IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals saw him score 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, including a century and five half-centuries, and he finished as the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 72 sixes. Sooryavanshi also claimed multiple awards in the tournament, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards. His outstanding performances in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the IPL have further cemented his position as a promising future of Indian cricket.",
  "summary": "Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster's fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special. Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. Dhawan said talent alone is not enough, and added that having…",
  "key_points": [
    "Shikhar Dhawan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent and fearless batting approach.",
    "Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs in T20I series against Zimbabwe, winning Player of the Series.",
    "At 15, Sooryavanshi is already a top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 72 sixes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shikhar Dhawan's praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi underscores the young cricketer's exceptional mindset and attacking approach, which sets him apart from others and signals a promising future in Indian cricket.",
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  "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."
}