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LSG team owner Sanjiv Goenka heaped massive praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the young batter made it into the Indian A side for the upcoming tournament in Sri Lanka.
India's young batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, was rewarded by the BCCI, as the selection committee picked him in the 15-member India-A squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.
Led by Tilak Varma, the India-A team will face their counterparts from Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in a highly anticipated Tri-Series in the Island Nation.
The tour comprises seven matches, including the final, which will be played on June 21 at the Ranagiri Dambulla International Stadium.
After the BCCI announced the India A squad for the Tri Series, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka congratulated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and wished him luck for the tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India-A call-up amid IPL 2026 exploits
Rajasthan Royals' batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a game-changer for his side in IPL 2026. The swashbuckling southpaw has formed a solid opening pair with Yashasvi Jaiswal, consistently putting up impactful performances for the Royals this season.
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Overall, Sooryavanshi has amassed 440 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 236.56. His stellar returns in the tournament prompted fans and critics to demand his fast-tracking to the senior men's team.
The BCCI selection committee eventually rewarded the batting prodigy by including him in the India-A squad for the Sri Lanka Tri-Series.
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka pens special message for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
After Sooryavanshi found a place in the Indian team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka penned a special message for the 15-year-old.
He highlighted the young cricketer's inspirational journey, praising him for making rapid progress in a short period. The business tycoon also wished him luck, urging him to make the country proud with his fearless batting approach.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's selection for the India A squad should be celebrated for many reasons, the biggest one being how far this young man has come in such a short time. From his IPL debut last year to scoring 175 in the U19 World Cup final and being named Player of the Tournament, the country has been watching with awe. In just a year, he has shown incredible talent, fearlessness and the hunger to keep getting better. Delighted to also see Ayush Badoni in the squad. Congratulations to both. Make India proud," Sanjiv Goenka posted on X.
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Sanjiv Goenka's radar?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently a part of the Rajasthan Royals' IPL squad. He was signed for INR 1.10 crore, and given his performance for the team, RR will likely retain him for the next season.
Having said that, Sooryavanshi must be in Sanjiv Goenka's radar as his franchise desperately seeks redemption in the IPL.
The Rishabh Pant-led team has suffered two consecutive group-stage eliminations and will look to revamp its core in the next IPL auction.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's career has just started, and, given his talent, the youngster will certainly bag lucrative deals worth crores if RR release him at some point in the future.
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