Sehwag compares 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to himself, says youngster is in his prime

In a Times of India article published on 2026-10-10, Virender Sehwag said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in his prime, drawing parallels between his own explosive batting style and the 15-year-old's fearless gameplay in T20Is.

The 15-year-old has made waves, showcasing an impressive strike rate and accumulating runs effortlessly.

Sehwag emphasised that age should take a backseat to performance at higher levels of cricket, especially with competitors such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma vying for opening positions.