NEW DELHI: A heartfelt post by Lucknow Super Giants co-owner Sanjiv Goenka has taken social media by storm — not just for its emotional resonance, but for what it symbolises.
Sharing a photo of what is understood to be a 6-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for his then-team Rising Pune Supergiant, Goenka wrote:
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“Last night I watched in awe… this morning I came across this photo of 6-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for my then team, Rising Pune Supergiant, in 2017. Thanks Vaibhav. Lots of good wishes and support.”
It’s a full-circle moment that’s almost too cinematic to be real.
On April 28, the now 14-year-old Suryavanshi stunned the cricketing world by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, becoming the fastest ever by an Indian in IPL history.
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The cricketing prodigy from Bihar’s Samastipur didn’t just break records; he shattered expectations. Facing seasoned internationals like Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj, Suryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay featured 11 sixes and 7 fours — all packed into a jaw-dropping 38-ball 101.
His performance overshadowed even explosive innings from the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill that night, and left cricketing legends and fans alike in awe.
What makes the story even more stirring is the journey behind it.
From hitting 600 balls a day in Patna to his family selling farmland to back his cricketing dreams, Suryavanshi’s rise is built on belief, sacrifice, and raw, unmatched talent.
As the IPL becomes a launchpad for India’s next generation, stories like Vaibhav’s remind us why we watch sports: for moments that transcend scorecards.
