‘Is this the end of my career?': Jos Buttler's honest confession after Vaibhav Suryavanshi's historic IPL hundred
"A 35-ball hundred from a 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) made everyone stand up from their seats at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur on the night of April 28. Not only the Rajasthan Royals created history but also etched his name into record books only to be remembered for lifetime.
But what was going on Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler's mind, who was just standing a yard behind, donning the big gloves? Like all of his Gujarat Titans teammates, Buttler too had no clue about what was happening as Suryavanshi dispatched almost every ball out of the park.
'Its inspiring and deflating at the same time,' Buttler told former England teammate Stuart Broad in a podcast. 'So this guy is 20 years younger than me and he's just smashing us l around the park,' added the Englishman, who used to don the Rajasthan Royals jersey in IPL 2024.
Such destructive was Suryavanshi that the teenager struck India international Ishant Sharma for three big sixes an over which yeilded a massive 28 runs. He completed his century with a six off Rashid Khan.
'Our bowling attack consists of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan…scale of the sixes, they were not just going over but they were big sixes. 35-ball hundred, it was outrageous. I think after he had hit five or six sixes, he is not scared of us. I was thinking, is this amazing or is this the end of my career?' added Buttler with a cheeky smile.
Rewarded for his impressive show in the IPL, Suryavanshi earned a place in the Indian U-19 team for the multi-format tour of England. Scheduled from June 24 to July 23, the tour comprises a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.
India U-19 updated squad against England: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, Naman Pushpak
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India.com
37 minutes ago
- India.com
Sara Tendulkar is more educated than her brother Arjun, know educational qualifications of Sachin Tendulkar's children
In this collection of pictures we shall know the educational qualifications of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar and daughter Sara Tendulkar. Sara Tendulkar finished her studies at a school in Mumbai called Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Right now, Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira, whose father leads the Indian cricket team in ODIs, also goes there. Arjun Tendulkar studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School too. The yearly cost to study there is said to be between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. Sara Tendulkar got her postgraduate degree from University College London. She studied Clinical and Public Health Nutrition there. Arjun Tendulkar finished his college studies at Mumbai University. He is a left-handed fast bowler who can also bat, and he plays for Goa in domestic cricket. Sara Tendulkar became a Director at the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation earlier this year. Her date of birth is October 12, 1997. Arjun Tendulkar was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh during the IPL 2025 big auction held last year. So far, he has taken part in 5 IPL games.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest South African to score Test century, breaks several records for WTC champions
Jun 28, 2025 07:38 PM IST Lhuan-dre Pretorius marked a memorable debut for South Africa in Test cricket, bringing up a century in the Proteas' match against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. It was a record-setting century by the dynamic young South African, becoming his nation's youngest ever centurion, as well as joining the list of the youngest players to score a century on Test debut at just 19 years old. Lhuan-dre Pretorius celebrates his century in Bulawayo against Zimbabwe, at just 19 years of age.(X) Pretorius came in with South Africa in trouble at 23/3, Tanaka Chivanga having taken all three wickets to start off the innings. The exciting southpaw batter, who was signed up by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as a replacement, began to counter-punch and rebuild the innings. It was his 95-run partnership with another debutant in Dewald Brevis that saw both players show their immense potential, taking only 88 deliveries as they took the innings away from Zimbabwe. At 19 years and 93 days, Pretorius is the 10th youngest centurion in the history of Test cricket, and the fifth youngest to register a century on debut. Pretorius also broke a 61-year record of the youngest South African player to have scored a Test match century, breaking the record set in 1964 by one of the country's great cricketers, Graeme Pollock. Test cricket gets better for South Africa with future stars Pretorius' innings finished on 153 off just 160 deliveries, his stand finally being brought to an end by Chivanga, after an innings that saw him score 11 fours and smoke four maximums. No player has scored more runs than his tally at a younger age, making him the youngest player to score 150 runs in Test history by breaking Javed Miandad's record. The left-hander, who top-scored in the 2025 season of the SA20 to break-through in the Protean circuit, continued to deliver on the promise despite batting out of position from his regular opening role in domestic cricket. Pretorius is seen as a top prospect for a country that raised the ICC Mace with the World Test Championship victory, and his presence alongside Dewald Brevis (51 on debut) will be a big boost to a country that will receive a very good headache to have in terms of the batters they will need to choose in the near future.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Shreyas Iyer not in Test contention yet, says former India cricketer: 'His time will come'
Shreyas Iyer (AP Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has poured cold water on hopes of seeing Shreyas Iyer in India's Test squad anytime soon, despite the 30-year-old's standout performances in recent months across formats. While Iyer was India's top scorer in their victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and had a stellar run in both the IPL and domestic red-ball season, Chopra believes there is a long queue ahead of him when it comes to Test selection. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Shreyas Iyer won't get a chance now. Many others haven't gotten a chance either," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. "If you think about it, Karun Nair has only just gotten his chance. Sarfaraz Khan hasn't been given a shot. Dhruv Jurel is waiting on the sidelines. If he cannot even get among those who are in the waiting line, then how can he be considered for selection?" Jasprit Bumrah Breathes Fire in the Nets | IND vs ENG 2nd Test Prep Iyer has indeed had a superb run. He scored 480 runs in just seven innings in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy at an average of 68.57 and a strike rate above 90. He then followed it up with a career-best IPL season, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches and leading Punjab Kings to their first final in nine years. Poll Do you think Shreyas Iyer deserves a spot in India's Test squad? Yes, based on his recent performances No, there are other deserving players Maybe, it depends on future performances Still, Chopra emphasised that red-ball opportunities will only come with patience. "I know he had a good first-class season. He had a good IPL, took Punjab Kings to the final, did well in white-ball cricket — but his time will come in Tests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AC Installation & Repair from Certified Pros Search7 Learn More Undo He will have to wait just a little bit." Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan, another contender, continues to impress. After three fifties and a 150 in six Tests, he struck 92 for India A against England Lions and followed it up with a century in the intra-squad match ahead of the England series. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
