NEW DELHI: Cricket seems to run in the Sooryavanshi family. Days after making headlines with a century in a practice match, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s younger brother Ashirvad once again impressed with the bat, smashing a brilliant 168 off just 119 balls in another dominant performance.The 10-year-old, who started playing cricket only six months ago, represented Rishav XI in a practice match and set the competition on fire with an attacking knock that featured 19 fours and six sixes. He scored at a strike rate of 141.18 and continued to display the fearless approach that had already gained him attention in local cricket circles. His latest hundred comes not long after he declared himself with a brilliant 103 off 87 balls in his debut match for Cricket Academy Tajpur. That innings included 20 boundaries and a six, highlighting his natural ability to deliver shots.The young man’s rapid rise did not go unnoticed. Vaibhav, currently in Ireland with the Indian team for the T20I series, shared an Instagram story celebrating his younger brother’s latest achievement.
Ashirvad’s story is particularly remarkable because he only started playing cricket recently. Despite having less than a year of formal training, he has already achieved several great results.Although comparisons with Vaibhav are inevitable, the two brothers have different styles. Vaibhav is a left-handed batsman who can bowl as well, while Ashirvad bats right-handed and bowls right-handed at medium pace. The youngster sees himself as an all-rounder and begins to shape his own identity on the cricket field.
