A 15-year-old\u2019s rise has quickly turned into a wider conversation about what comes next for prodigies, and the banter around him has been just as striking as his impact. In one light-hearted moment, a teenage sensation joked, \u201cHe could be burnt out by 21.\u201d Former England captain Michael Vaughan shot back, \u201cHe will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.\u201d Moments later, another quip landed from Cook, who said, \u201cHe can\u2019t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.\u201d Beyond the jokes, the figures and reactions surrounding Sooryavanshi at such a young age underline a bigger shift: it isn\u2019t only about eclipsing records, but about changing how audiences and experts judge young talent in the IPL. Even his power-hitting\u2014especially his ability to swing the bat for six\u2014has already started to be discussed alongside the very best hitters on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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