{
  "id": 5749626,
  "title": "'Want him to become a legend’: BCCI reveals plan to nurture Vaibhav Sooryavanshi like Sachin Tendulkar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/want-him-to-become-a-legend-bcci-reveals-plan-to-nurture-vaibhav-5749626",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T08:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/want-him-become-legend-bcci-085800888.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is taking a cautious approach to nurture the rapidly rising cricketing talent of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the report states. The board aims to ensure his successful international career, reminiscent of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, rather than a fleeting stint of fame, asserts the board secretary Devajit Saikia. Sooryavanshi, who recently made his debut for India, has rapidly progressed from being an IPL sensation to an international cricketer. The left-handed batsman made history by becoming the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy fifty, scoring an impressive 92 runs off 81 balls during a match in Bengaluru. The board is closely monitoring his every move to ensure his early success leads to a long and distinguished international career, rather than fading away quickly, Saikia emphasizes. His rapid rise to international stardom, coupled with his impressive performances in the IPL, including a record-breaking 72 sixes in a season, have captured the attention of cricket fans across India. The BCCI's focus is on ensuring the teenager's success is sustained and not just a one-off series or year. Despite concerns about the availability of accommodation and facilities for the Indian cricket teams at the upcoming Asian Games, Saikia assures that the board has no immediate worries about this issue. They are prepared to step in and provide the best possible facilities for their players and staff if the need arises.",
  "summary": "The BCCI is skillfully overseeing the burgeoning cricket career of young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. To foster his long-term success and avert premature burnout, officials are closely tracking his development. Sooryavanshi has swiftly distinguished himself as a remarkable asset in international cricket, recently hitting an impressive milestone in the Duleep Trophy. Additionally, the board is…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Want him to become a legend’: BCCI reveals plan to nurture Vaibhav Sooryavanshi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/want-him-to-become-a-legend-bcci-reveals-plan-to-nurture-vaibhav",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:28:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}