New Delhi: Young Indian cricket hearing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a proud family moment to celebrate after his younger brother, Ashirvad Sooryavanshi, delivered yet another impressive performance that created a sensation on television.Vaibhav, who is currently traveling with the Indian army for the upcoming series against Ireland, shared an Instagram story praising Ashirvad’s recent years. The post soon went viral among cricket fans, with many praising the cricketing talent that comes from the Sooryavanshi family.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi praises brother Ashirvad’s progress (Instagram Screengrab)
A photo taken by Vaibhav showed an interesting banner. Ashirvad hit 168 runs from just 119 deliveries, tying the string of boundaries with 19 fours and six sixes in an epic knock. The innings further cemented his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in Bihar cricket.The latest century comes just a few weeks after the 10-year-old made headlines by registering his career hundred in a local sports event in Samastipur. Representing Cricket Academy Tajpur, Ashirvad scored 103 runs from 87 balls in an innings full of strokeplay. He hit 20 boundaries and one six as he struck out over 118 before being dismissed by Prashant Raj.Ashirvad’s actions have made his family happy. His father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, expressed his happiness after the teenage years and thanked his supporters for their encouragement. He also revealed his desire to help Ashirvad become a professional cricketer, just like his elder brother Vaibhav.Vaibhav is the middle brother among three brothers, with Ujjwal Sooryavanshi being the eldest and Ashirvad the youngest. Like Vaibhav, Ashirvad is known for his aggressiveness with the bat and is already training for cricket.ALSO READ: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 10-year-old brother Ashirvad Sooryavanshi: All-rounder, fish lover and ‘tabahi’ makingWhile Vaibhav continues to do well across the country, Ashirvad’s latest move suggests that another promising chapter may be revealed for the family. His back-to-back wins have brought a lot of excitement, and with his elder brother supporting him in the crowd, the youngster’s journey is attracting more attention than the local cricket grounds.
