Indian commentator and former cricketer Ravi Shastri has laid out strong emphasis to protect someone like Vaibhav Suryavanshi who today smashed 100 off just 52 balls in the fourth ODI at Worcester. The batter finally got out on 143 runs from 73 deliveries, with 13 boundaries and 10 sixes. As per records, It is the fastest hundred in the Youth ODIs.

Netizens were in awe of his bolstrous batting style and demanded his immediate inclusion in the Indian squad, especially in the T20s.

Talking about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a similar talent emerged in India many years ago. We are talking about Prithvi Shaw and the commentators brought up his name when the news erupted that Vaibhav Suryavanshi has smashed 52 ball 100.

The conversation was happening during India’s 2nd innings batting and Ravi Shastri highlighted caution in protecting a young emerging talent.

“I’m thinking of the fact that Shubman Gill was obviously an India U19 player who’s come through, but the captain of that team is Prithvi Shaw, who has played a bit, but seems to have drifted but to the away side a little bit.”
— David Lloyd during commentary

“See, you’ve always found talent in India. When they’re 16, 17, 18, Tendulkar set the benchmark. But it’s where they are when they’re 23, 24. That’s important. A lot of them disappear. Handling is very important.”
— Ravi Shastri on nurturing extraordinary young talent from fame, money and distractions

Shastri also revealed that ever since Vaibhav’s explosive 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025, the youngster has been flooded with brand endorsement deals and lucrative offers. And that a couple of hundreds in First Class matches will get him fast-track attention from the relevant top tier officials of Indian cricket.