Amitabh Bachchan has joined the chorus of praise for young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his stunning 96-run innings in IPL Qualifier 2. Despite Rajasthan Royals losing to Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav’s fearless batting and emotional reaction won hearts across the country. The 15-year-old’s performance left everyone in awe, including the legendary actor.
Big B’s Heartfelt Tribute to the Young Star
Amitabh took to social media to express his admiration for Vaibhav, honestly admitting that at 15, he himself couldn’t even play marbles or gulli danda properly. In a post that quickly went viral, Big B wrote, ‘Sooryavanshi — the amazing 15-year-old Soorya. At that age, I couldn’t even play marbles or gulli danda properly!!’ Fans flooded the comments with love, with one writing, ‘I’m not a huge IPL fan… the only regret about RR losing is that we won’t get to see another innings from Vaibhav.’ Another added, ‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the hero of cricket in the future. Behind his game is his father’s sacrifice and hard work.’
Vaibhav’s Emotional Dugout Moment Goes Viral
Vaibhav scored an incredible 96 runs off just 47 balls, giving his team a fighting chance. After the match ended, he was spotted sitting quietly in the dugout, unable to hold back his sadness. A team staff member walked over to comfort him as the pain of the loss sank in. The emotional moment was caught on camera and spread rapidly across social media, with fans not only celebrating his talent but also deeply moved by his passion for the game. Wah, kya baat hai – this kid has a bright future ahead!
Amitabh’s Busy Schedule with Kalki 2898 AD Sequel
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan is currently occupied with the shoot of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, which also stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. Reports suggest that Sai Pallavi may also be part of the film, although the production team has yet to officially confirm her involvement. Meanwhile, Big B continues to win hearts both on and off the screen.