‘I don’t care how old he is’: Brett Lee’s big warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has praised 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performance in the IPL and international T20s. Lee urged observers to focus on the teenager's immense talent and ability to handle high-speed bowling rather than fixating on his age.
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The story highlights the rapid rise of young athletes in professional sports and the accompanying public scrutiny regarding age and pressure.
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made a remarkable impression on the cricketing world at 15, and Australia pace great Brett Lee believes the teenager has everything required to achieve “bigger and better things” — provided he is protected from the pressure accompanying his rapid rise.Sooryavanshi became one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026 after an extraordinary campaign for Rajasthan Royals. The left-hander scored 776 runs in 16 matches to claim the Orange Cap, repeatedly displaying a fearless approach against some of the world's best bowlers.His performances earned him a fast-track call-up to India's T20I side.
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