Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been making waves everywhere since Monday night. Everyone, from ordinary people to celebrities, is singing his praises. His childhood coach, Manish Ojha, has made a big claim about Vaibhav’s future in cricket. Let’s see what he had to say. Manish Ojha expects Vaibhav to join India’s T20 team within a year or two. Vaibhav made history on Monday by scoring 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest IPL centurion at 14 years and 32 days old.
Coach’s Pride
Manish Ojha told PTI Video, “As a coach, this is a proud moment for me. For Bihar, a state not known for its sports prowess, this is like a ray of sunshine.” Vaibhav has inspired many and put Bihar on India’s cricket map. Ojha is confident that if Vaibhav continues to perform, he’ll definitely make it to India’s T20 team in the next year or two.
A Natural Talent
Vaibhav has already played for India Under-19 and made his first-class debut in January 2024. Ojha described Vaibhav as a natural talent who picks things up quickly. “He loves hitting long shots. Two years ago, during a practice session, I asked him why he didn’t take singles and doubles. He said, ‘Why take singles when I can hit sixes?'”
Vaibhav’s century helped Rajasthan Royals chase down 210 in just 15.5 overs on Monday. He reached his century off 35 balls, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score a century in the IPL.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi is 14 years old.
- He scored 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans.
- He became the youngest IPL centurion at 14 years and 32 days old.
- He reached his century off 35 balls.
Ojha’s expectations are high for Vaibhav, and it seems like this young cricketer is on the path to achieving great things in the sport.