Indian cricket finds itself at a rare crossroads, with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stoking national buzz over youth prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old unleashed an astonishing 190 from just 84 balls, a feat that’s already drawing serious parallels to none other than Sachin Tendulkar. Suryavanshi’s dominant knock—reportedly one of the fastest and highest scores for his age category—has electrified fans and put selectors under the spotlight.
Tharoor, never shy in sharing cricketing opinions, took to X (formerly Twitter) to champion Suryavanshi’s case, directly tagging India head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. “The last time a fourteen-year-old showed such prodigious cricketing talent, it was Sachin Tendulkar – and we all know what became of him. What are we waiting for? Vaibhav Suryavanshi for India!” Tharoor wrote, urging the powers-that-be to fast-track the young star into national colors.
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Tharoor’s direct appeal to cricket’s decision makers isn’t without precedent—Tendulkar himself debuted for India at just 16. Tharoor, whose comparison to Tendulkar is bold but grounded in historical context, essentially asked selectors: why wait? Suryavanshi’s raw numbers—84-ball 190 at just 14—are nearly unheard of in competitive circuits and suggest a generational talent demanding immediate attention.
Meanwhile, another Indian legend, Virat Kohli, is making his own headlines. Kohli smashed a century (131 off 101) at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, chasing down 299 for Delhi against Andhra and surpassing the 16,000-run mark in List A cricket. That feat puts him in an elite club alongside only Sachin Tendulkar among Indian batsmen, sending a strong message about his own World Cup readiness.
Spotlight on the Future of Indian Cricket
The sudden surge in both youthful flair and seasoned consistency makes for an enticing selection headache for BCCI and Coach Gambhir. While Kohli’s numbers reaffirm his stature, Tharoor’s lobbying for Suryavanshi is a sign of changing times, where raw, emerging talent may just be given a shot at the big league sooner than ever before.
For now, all eyes are on Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir to see if they’ll heed Tharoor’s call and give India fans a chance to witness the rise of another potential cricketing icon—this time, before he’s even old enough to drive.
