14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stormed the IPL with his century-breaking hundred, leaving the cricket world's biggest names stunned.
Representing Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi smashed a firebrand 101 off 38 balls to become the youngest centurion of T20 cricket history. His sensational achievement came about with a six over mid-wicket off Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan.
As the cricketing world reacted to the incredible performance, legends showered praise on the young star. Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest batters in cricket history, praised Suryavanshi’s fearless approach, bat speed, and early reading of the length. "Vaibhav's fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early, and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings," Tendulkar wrote on 'X'.
Suryavanshi's hundred also shattered the record of former Rajasthan Royals batsman Yusuf Pathan for the quickest IPL century by an Indian. Pathan, who scored a 37-ball century in 2010, congratulated Suryavanshi, stating, "Many congratulations to young Vaibhav Suryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian!" He also felt proud to see it happen for Rajasthan Royals, the franchise he had played for.
India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh was also left impressed, asking, "What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is fighting the world's best bowlers without batting an eyelid!" He further added, "Playing with a free spirit. Proud to see the next generation shine!"
The former India opener Kris Srikkanth praised Suryavanshi as India's next cricket hero. "At 14, most boys dream & enjoy ice cream. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores a great 100 against one of the IPL contenders! We are seeing the emergence of a phenomenon," he stated.
India pacer Mohammed Shami was also left stunned, terming the young lad's feat as "unreal."
Former India women's cricket captain Mithali Raj was also impressed, commenting, "Watching Vaibhav Suryavanshi today was like seeing history being made. At 14, he has tackled a 200+ chase with such confidence that belies his age."
Even cricket commentator Ian Bishop was left speechless, terming Suryavanshi's performance as "mind-blowing" and "other-worldly."
With this breathtaking exhibition, Suryavanshi has definitely left his mark behind, and cricket enthusiasts will be waiting with bated breath as the career of the 14-year-old continues to develop.
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