# Brett Lee dismisses age row, backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent 2026-08-09T14:50:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has waded into the age controversy surrounding teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying his talent matters more than questions over his birth date. Lee noted the debate is a major talking point outside India but urged focus on the player's performances. Sooryavanshi, who turned heads with a 97-run IPL knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad, later earned a T20I call-up and won the Player of the Series award in Zimbabwe. Lee cautioned that managing the intense attention around his rapid rise will be a bigger challenge than batting form. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: age controversy, Brett Lee, Indian cricket, IPL, T20I, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/brett-lee-dismisses-age-row-backs-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-talent/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/brett-lee-dismisses-age-row-backs-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-talent/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.