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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's U19 WC Final Heroics: Ex-Cricketers Hail 'Timeless Blockbuster'

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, scored a historic 175 runs off 80 balls in the U19 World Cup final against England.
  • His knock, featuring 15 fours and 15 sixes, helped India post 411 runs and win the final, earning him Player of the Tournament.
  • Sachin Tendulkar called it a "timeless blockbuster," while Aaron Finch praised his dominance.
  • Michael Vaughan, Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, and Kumar Sangakkara lauded his extraordinary performance.
  • Ashwin believes Sooryavanshi is "knocking on the doors of international cricket hard & fast," highlighting his big-match temperament.

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