Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the new sensation in Indian cricket. Former South African star pacer Dale Steyn made great comments about him. He believes that if he continues on the right path and maintains his mental balance, Vaibhav can reach such heights in the future that he can surpass the success of Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Steyn’s comments have already sparked controversy in the cricket world.
There is no dearth of talented young players in Indian cricket. But very few cricketers have achieved such success at such a young age.
Vaibhav impressed with his batting in the IPL and won the Orange Cap by scoring 776 runs in the entire tournament. Not only his runs but also his batting style has impressed the cricket experts. Many believe this performance proves that he is not ordinary.
In an interview ahead of the T20 League SA20 in South Africa, Steyn described Vaibhav as a ‘wonder boy’ and an ‘asset for Indian cricket’ and believes the young batsman has qualities that could make him one of the world’s best cricketers in the future.
Steyn points out that Vaibhav’s biggest strength is his ability to bat aggressively against different types of bowling with equal efficiency. Be it patch or spin, big or small playground; He has the ability to adapt quickly to the situation. The former Proteas star believes this quality sets him apart from others.
But Steyn offered his praise as well as a warning. He believes that success and popularity at a young age are both blessings and challenges. Dealing with the pressure of fame and maintaining consistency is very difficult, reminds Dale Stein.
Steyn feels that mental battle is very important in modern T20 cricket. He said the opposition bowlers try to put pressure on the young batsmen by using bouncers and aggressive tactics. Even a slight doubt or fear in a batsman’s mind can affect his decision making.
Steyn also praised Virat Kohli in the same interview. He said Kohli’s consistency, fitness and insatiable hunger for success set him apart from others. If Vaibhav wants to reach that level in the future, he needs the same kind of mental toughness as well as talent.
But the question arises, is it too hasty to compare such a young cricketer with Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli? Cricket history tells us that almost every generation has some talent who dreams of breaking old records. But not all ‘Wonder Boys’ become legends in the end.
How true can Vaibhav Suryavanshi prove Dale Stein’s prediction? Now that is remarkable. But there is no doubt that the expectations surrounding him in Indian cricket are increasing day by day.