Sri Lankan cricket great Kumar Sangakkara praised young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Sangakkara said the teenager is a far better cricketer than Sangakkara ever was at the same stage.
Sooryavanshi has drawn attention in the IPL 2026 season for his batting performances.
Sangakkara’s remarks came during commentary or media engagement surrounding the tournament.
The comparison highlights unusually strong early-career form from the young batter.
Sangakkara accumulated thousands of international runs across formats during his career.
Indian cricket has produced several teenage batting talents in recent IPL seasons.
Praise from a former world-class batsman carries weight within the cricket community.
Sooryavanshi’s technique and temperament have been noted by analysts covering IPL 2026.
Sangakkara did not specify statistical benchmarks but emphasized overall quality of play.
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Sources:
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