'I am not taking it for granted': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record
15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player to score a half-century in men's international cricket. He achieved this milestone against Zimbabwe, surpassing a long-standing record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar.
Why it matters
This marks a significant achievement in international cricket, highlighting the emergence of a new young talent in the sport.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi believes his record-breaking maiden international half-century has given him the confidence he needs after a difficult start to life in international cricket. The 15-year-old announced his arrival in style by smashing an 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare on Thursday, becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in men's international cricket. The knock marked a dramatic turnaround for the teenage opener, who had endured a disappointing debut series against England. Sooryavanshi managed just 42 runs across his first three T20I innings, scoring 14 off 10 balls, 13 off five deliveries and 15 off 10 balls. After helping India secure a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Sooryavanshi said the innings would play a key role in boosting his self-belief at the start of his international journey.
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