Amitabh Bachchan Praises Young Cricketer Virat Sooryavanshi for Remarkable IPL 2026 Performance Mumbai: In a heartfelt tribute, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has lauded 15-year-old cricketer Virat Sooryavanshi for his extraordinary performance in the IPL 2026 qualifier against Gujarat Titans. Despite Rajasthan Royals’ team defeat, Sooryavanshi’s innings left a lasting impression, earning praise from the veteran actor. The qualifier match, held on Friday, saw Rajasthan Royals face elimination from the tournament after a loss to Gujarat Titans. However, Sooryavanshi’s batting brilliance shone through, as he scored a near-century (96 runs) before being dismissed. His performance, coupled with the team’s defeat, left the young player emotional, prompting fans to express admiration for his resilience. Bachchan, known for his candid approach, shared a heartfelt post on his social media platform, expressing awe at Sooryavanshi’s talent. He wrote, “At this age, I couldn’t even play with a bat and ball. Yet, this boy is dazzling the world stage with his skills.” The actor highlighted the rarity of such talent, emphasizing that Sooryavanshi’s ability to perform at such a young age is exceptional. The emotional moment unfolded after the match, as Sooryavanshi was seen shedding tears on the field, overwhelmed by the pressure and the outcome. This reaction caught the attention of Bachchan, who took to his X account to share his admiration. His post, written in Hindi, read: “T 5756(i) - Sooryavanshi - १५ साल की उम्र का अद्भुत सूर्या । इस उम्र में तो हम बंटों और गुल्ली डंडा भी ठीक से नहीं खेल पा रहे थे !!” Translating to, “15-year-old Sooryavanshi is a marvel. At this age, we couldn’t even play with a bat and ball.” Sooryavanshi’s journey has already captured the imagination of cricket fans.#ipl_2026 #rajasthan_royals #gujarat_titans #amitabh_bachchan #virat_sooryavanshi
