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'There was a legend ... ': Sooryavanshi recalls hearing Gavaskar stories

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner, revealed his father's profound influence, drawing inspiration from tales of Sunil Gavaskar. His father would recount how Gavaskar fearlessly faced fast bowlers without a helmet, motivating a young Vaibhav during challenging practice sessions against bouncers. These stories fueled his journey to becoming a record-shattering teenage sensation.

1 Jun 2026 12:14 pm