In an extraordinary display of talent and maturity, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has topped Google’s 2025 Year in Search trends for cricketers. This recognition stems from his sensational 171 off 95 balls during the U19 Asia Cup match against the UAE, an innings that fueled India’s record-setting 433/6. Suryavanshi, however, has responded to this immense popularity with humility, declaring that the search trend ‘does not matter’ to him. His outstanding performance in the U19 Asia Cup has immediately catapulted him into the national sporting consciousness. Within the Indian team, the focus is firmly on the process, with Suryavanshi mirroring this sentiment by emphasizing his preparation. He highlighted the value of arriving a day early for practice and his strategy of first assessing the pitch’s conditions to understand its pace and bounce before initiating his attack. Suryavanshi also spoke about his continuous efforts to enhance his batting range, including practicing unorthodox shots. Despite the spotlight, he remains focused, noting that comments from opposing players do not faze him. His partnership with Aaron George was pivotal in reaching India’s highest-ever U19 ODI total, a victory that underscored his prodigious talent and composed approach to the game.
