NEW DELHI: India is young cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a proud family moment to celebrate after his younger brother Ashirvad Sooryavanshi delivered another eye-catching batting performance that quickly grabbed attention on social media.Vaibhav, who is currently traveling with the Indian team for the upcoming series against Ireland, shared an Instagram story hailing Ashirvad’s final century. The post soon went viral among cricket fans, with many praising the cricketing talent that emanates from the Sooryavanshi family.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Salutes Brother Ashirvad’s Century Goes Viral (Instagram Screengrab)
The screenshot shared by Vaibhav showed an impressive scoreboard. Ashirvad scored 168 runs off just 119 deliveries, peppering the boundary ropes with 19 fours and six sixes during a dominant knock. The innings further strengthened his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in the Bihar cricket circuit.The latest century comes just weeks after the 10-year-old made headlines for scoring his career hundred in a local practice match in Samastipur. Representing the Tajpur Cricket Academy, Ashirvad scored 103 runs off 87 balls in an innings filled with attacking stroke play. He hit 20 boundaries and one six while maintaining a strike rate of over 118 before he was eventually dismissed by Prashant Raj.Ashirvad’s exploits delighted his family. His father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, expressed his happiness after the boy’s maiden century and thanked the fans for their encouragement. He also revealed his ambition to help Ashirvad develop into a top cricketer, like his elder brother Vaibhav.Vaibhav is the middle brother among three brothers, with Ujjwal Sooryavanshi being the eldest and Ashirvad the youngest. Like Vaibhav, Ashirvad is known for his aggressive approach with the bat and is already undergoing structured cricket training.READ ALSO: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 10-year-old brother, Ashirvad Sooryavanshi: All-round batsman, fish lover and ‘tabahi’ in the makingWhile Vaibhav continues to thrive at the national level, Ashirvad’s recent performances suggest that another promising chapter could be opening for the family. His back-to-back big scores have generated a lot of excitement, and with public support from his elder brother, the youngster’s journey is already attracting attention far beyond local cricket circles.
