'More than ready': Kumar Sangakkara backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India call-up after dream IPL
Kumar Sangakkara has expressed strong support for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his impressive IPL season. Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs with a remarkable strike rate, showcasing his maturity and skill under pressure. Sangakkara believes he is ready for an India call-up and predicts national recognition is imminent.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 innings during the IPL 2026 season.
- ▪He maintained a strike rate of 237.30, including one century and five fifties.
- ▪Kumar Sangakkara praised Sooryavanshi's maturity and ability to handle pressure situations.
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