BENGALURU: India batting great Sachin Tendulkar led the plaudits for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Rajasthan Royals batter became the youngest centurion in men\u2019s Twenty20 cricket with a knock for the ages in the Indian Premier League (IPL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suryavanshi had shown glimpses of his ability with a first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier this month, and on Monday his explosive talent was on full display as he tore apart Gujarat Titans with a 38-ball 101 in the Royals\u2019 eight-wicket win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rajasthan coach Rahul Dravid forgot about his leg injury and leapt from his wheelchair when Suryavanshi completed his ton in only 35 balls \u2013 the fastest by an Indian player in the league and second only to Chris Gayle\u2019s 30-ball century in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVaibhav\u2019s fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings,\u201d Tendulkar posted on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnd result: 101 runs off 38 balls. Well played!!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suryavanshi blasted 11 sixes and seven boundaries as he took established international bowlers to the cleaners before walking off to a standing ovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat were you doing at 14?!!\u201d wrote former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. \u201cThis kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid \u2026 Playing with a fearless attitude. Proud to see the next generation shine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth, renowned as a big hitter during his era, said the nation had found its newest superstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt 14, most kids dream and eat ice cream,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVaibhav Suryavanshi delivers a fabulous 100 against one of the contenders for the IPL. Composure, class, and courage beyond his years. We\u2019re witnessing the rise of a phenom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commentator Harsha Bhogle agreed with the 1983 World Cup winner\u2019s assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe (Suryavanshi) is only a child, but how would you ever know once he puts that helmet on,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a staggering performance and a grand announcement.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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