Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) Vaibhav Suryavanshi took the cricketing world by storm, smashing his first-ever ball within the IPL for a most. The 14-year-old prodigy scored 34 runs from 20 balls on his debut IPL outing towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants on Saturday, April 19, in Jaipur.
The skilled Shardul Thakur was on the receiving finish of the teenager’s first-ball six. He adopted up by depositing Avesh Khan for one more most within the second over of the innings.
Survayanshi, in all, smashed two boundaries and three maximums and added 85 runs for the primary wicket with Yashasvi Jasiwal. Quite a few cricket specialists had been left in awe by the teenager’s spectacular debut. Here’s a take a look at 5 professional reactions on his knock:
The previous Indian batter was impressed with Suryavanshi’s spectacular debut. Chatting with JioHotstar (by way of India In the present day), Manjrekar acknowledged:
“Simply think about—mother and father of their late 30s or early 40s watching this. It was unbelievable. His first two sixes got here off good deliveries, after which he confirmed nice maturity towards the spinners. He impressed everybody. When he acquired out, it regarded like he may cry—and at his age, that will’ve been utterly pure.”
He additional added:
“Full credit score to Rajasthan Royals for trusting him, giving him the very best platform on the high of the order, even with one other left-hander alongside. They’ve really unveiled a brand new marvel boy.”
Manjrekar additionally credited the Rajasthan Royals administration for choosing Raghuvanshi of their squad.
#2 Sam Billings
Billings, who’s presently part of the PSL, was all praises for Raghuvanshi. He additionally in contrast the stated shot to the one performed by Yuvraj Singh throughout his prime. He tweeted:
“That is totally adburd!!!!! First ball. Have a look at that bat swing too, like prime Yuvi …wow.”
The previous Indian all-rounder praised the younger Vaibhav Raghuvanshi on his YouTube channel. Pathan stated:
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi- Generational expertise. The 14 12 months outdated boy taking part in within the IPL for the primary time towards skilled bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan who’ve performed for India. He smashed the primary ball towards each these bowlers for a six over covers and down the bottom.”
He additional added:
“After I was taking part in for India U-15, I used to be very nervous taking part in with gamers of my age. After selecting up a hat-trick my confidence grew. However I used to be taking part in towards all gamers of my age. There have been no worldwide gamers. The IPL is watched by the whole world. The 14 12 months outdated Raghuvanshi has shocked everybody together with his energy and wrist play. He performed a mature knock.”
Pathan was awestruck by how Raghyvanshi performed fearless cricket towards a few of the greatest gamers on the earth.
#4 Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chorpra is thought for his sharp and witty evaluation. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s knock gave Chopra a possibility to reward him on his YouTube channel. He acknowledged:
“We have now all heard about Biggest Of All Time (GOAT). However he’s the YOAT Youngest Of All Time. His title is Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The primary supply of Lord Thakur was deposited within the stands for a six. Yet one more 80 m six was smashed towards Avesh Khan. The Child has arrived at 14 years and 23 days”.
He additional added:
“The IPL has given him the platform. He has given many youngters inspiration to play cricket at a younger age. He’s doing wonders at such a younger age”.
#5 Damien Fleming
The previous Australian pacer heaped praises on the teenager on X. He tweeted:
“Vaibhav on IPL Debut. Hits first ball for six….Over Cowl. 14 years of age.”
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Edited by Sankalp Srivastava