Lalit Modi has put forward a striking forecast about teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting the youngster could ultimately become the public face of Indian cricket. The former IPL chairman, who is known for identifying talent at an early stage, said his first look at Sooryavanshi\u2019s batting left him genuinely stunned.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Michael Vaughan\u2019s The Overlap Cricket podcast, Modi said he is convinced Sooryavanshi will grow into a defining figure in the sport. He pointed to what he described as the confidence shown by the teenager, arguing that it is already visible in his demeanour.<\/p>\n
Modi said: \u201cI can tell you that kid is going to go out there and be the face of Indian cricket in the future. Look at the confidence on the kid\u2019s face.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the same conversation, Modi recalled the first time he watched Sooryavanshi bat in the IPL. He described the experience as so surprising that he struggled to believe the player\u2019s age, saying he thought it could not be real.<\/p>\n
Vaughan raised a caution that comes with having fame and money at such a young age, suggesting it could be difficult for players to manage. Modi agreed that the pressure is real and acknowledged that the IPL has, at times, pushed some players toward a more materialistic mindset.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Modi stressed that the league\u2019s influence is not purely negative. He argued that the tournament has also delivered real opportunities and motivation for young cricketers across the country.<\/p>\n
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