# Dhawan hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting at young age 2026-08-08T09:05:12+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his fearless stroke-making and ability to perform at a young age. Dhawan said having skill is one thing but what makes Sooryavanshi special is his temperament. The comments came after Sooryavanshi impressed in recent domestic matches, catching the eye of selectors and fans alike. Dhawan, known for his own aggressive style, noted that Sooryavanshi's confidence sets him apart. The 16-year-old has been scoring freely against senior bowlers, drawing comparisons to young talents who have graduated to higher levels. Dhawan's endorsement adds weight to the prospect's rising profile in Indian cricket. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com Tags: batting, domestic cricket, Indian cricket, Shikhar Dhawan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, young talent Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dhawan-hails-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-fearless-batting-at-young-age/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dhawan-hails-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-fearless-batting-at-young-age/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.