Amitabh Bachchan has expressed his admiration for young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Rajasthan Royals' defeat to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on Friday. The loss ended Rajasthan's IPL campaign, but the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi emerged as the standout performer, earning widespread praise for his brilliant batting display.
Bachchan's Heartfelt Tribute
The legendary actor took to social media to acknowledge Sooryavanshi's extraordinary talent, admitting that at the same age, he himself could not match such skill. In a Hindi post, Bachchan wrote: “T 5756(i) - Sooryavanshi — The amazing 15-year-old Soorya. At that age, I couldn't even play marbles or gulli danda properly!!” His words resonated with fans, highlighting the teenager's remarkable composure under pressure.
Fans Rally Behind the Young Star
Social media erupted with support for Sooryavanshi, with many expressing regret that his season ended prematurely. One fan commented, “I'm not a huge IPL fan... The only regret about Rajasthan Royals losing today is that we won't get to see another innings from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.” Another added, “Sir Gulli Danda is the mother of cricket. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the hero of cricket in the future. Today, unfortunately, RR lost but Sooryavanshi won. Behind Sooryavanshi's game is his father's sacrifice, penance, hard work; he should be saluted.”
Emotional Dugout Moment Goes Viral
Despite Rajasthan's exit, Sooryavanshi captured hearts with his fearless batting, scoring an incredible 96 runs off just 47 balls. After the match, he was seen sitting quietly in the dugout, visibly upset. A team staff member consoled him as the weight of the loss set in. The emotional scene, captured on camera, spread rapidly across social media, with fans moved by his passion and dedication to the game.
Bachchan's Current Projects
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan is currently busy shooting for the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. Reports suggest Sai Pallavi may also join the cast, though the production team has not officially confirmed her involvement.
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