{
  "id": 8919581,
  "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is Indian cricket’s future, says Sanath Jayasuriya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-is-indian-crickets-future-says-sanath-jayasuriya",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:54:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-is-indian-crickets-future-says-sanath-jayasuriya-1.500682378"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya believes that 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the future of Indian cricket. In an interview with PTI, Jayasuriya encouraged Sooryavanshi to seize any opportunities that come his way. The young batsman has already garnered attention for his aggressive and promising batting style. Jayasuriya cautioned India's current T20I openers, Abhishek and Samson, about the intense competition they face for spots in the national team. He highlighted the depth and excellence of Indian cricket across all formats, crediting the country's passionate players for their success. India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, echoed Jayasuriya's sentiment, stating that Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his turn as he supports Sanju Samson.",
  "summary": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the future of Indian cricket and will make the most of his opportunities when they come his way, according to former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya. SHREYAS IYER HAD A HILARIOUS MOMENT WITH A FAN GIRL Iyer love Girl ️: “Shreyas, I really like you and I know you like me too” Shreyas Iyer ️: “Sorry!” - Just look at the reaction of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}