Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has praised India's young batting talents, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting their potential to become key players for the national team. Jayasuriya, a highly destructive batter and one of the finest all-rounders of all time, made these comments on the sidelines of the Corporate Cricket World Cup launch event in Gurugram. He expressed his admiration for Abhishek Sharma, who has established himself in the Indian team and consistently gives his best for the country.
Abhishek Sharma recently produced a record-breaking century against Afghanistan in the third T20I at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. He smashed 108 off just 34 balls, reaching his century in 31 deliveries, as India posted 221/7 after being asked to bat first. Abhishek was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his impressive performances throughout the three-match series. India then bowled Afghanistan out for 94 in 14.1 overs, securing a 3-0 series sweep and handing Afghanistan their heaviest defeat in T20I cricket.
Jayasuriya also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an exciting prospect for India's cricketing future. However, he stressed that Sooryavanshi has a long way to go and must continue working hard to achieve his goals. At just 15, Sooryavanshi has enjoyed a remarkable run in cricket, recently becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the history of the Duleep Trophy. He achieved this feat at the age of 15 years and 157 days, breaking a 57-year-old record.
Sooryavanshi's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, as he also scored 151 runs in three matches against Zimbabwe to claim his maiden Player of the Series award. India completed a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. Earlier, in the T20I series against England, Sooryavanshi had become India's youngest ever to be handed an international debut. His India debut came on the back of a terrific IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.30.
The Corporate World Cup (CWC), billed as the world's first global corporate cricket tournament, was officially unveiled at a launch event in Gurugram. The initiative aims to bring together the corporate cricket community through a structured competition spanning 24 cities and culminating in the inaugural Corporate World Cup in July 2027. The tournament is being organised by Pro Corporate League (PCL), one of India's pioneering corporate cricket platforms.
Sanath Jayasuriya's praise for Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes as a boost to India's cricketing future. With their impressive performances, these young players have shown great potential to become key players for the national team. Jayasuriya's comments highlight the importance of nurturing young talent and providing them with opportunities to grow and develop as players.
As India's cricketing landscape continues to evolve, players like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the team's future. With their impressive skills and dedication, they are likely to make a significant impact in the cricketing world. Key points:
Key points
- Sanath Jayasuriya praises Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as exciting prospects for India's cricketing future.
- Abhishek Sharma recently produced a record-breaking century against Afghanistan in the third T20I.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, has become the youngest player to score a half-century in the history of the Duleep Trophy.
