Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Record IPL Century: Kohli and Dhoni's Tips That Changed Everything

In a moment that would be remembered in the history of IPL for all eternity, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi amazed cricket enthusiasts by scoring the fastest Indian century in IPL. Rajasthan Royals (RR) sensation youngster left an indelible imprint by scoring a century in 35 balls to become the youngest and quickest Indian to achieve this feat. His electrifying performance propelled RR to victory against Gujarat Titans and left the crowd at Sawai Mansingh Stadium mesmerized. Even RR's head coach Rahul Dravid, recuperating from an injury and appearing in a wheelchair, couldn't restrain his joy and rose to applaud the teenager's triumph.

The performance was the defining game for Suryavanshi as a professional, and tears were in his eyes during the post-match celebration. Dravid was "immensely proud" of Suryavanshi's achievement, RR team manager Romi Bhinder said. Dravid, who had adopted Vaibhav personally from the IPL auction, was a strong believer in the kid all along. Dravid was satisfied with the performance and praised the work rate of the young lad, Bhinder added. "He embraced Vaibhav and wished him good luck and asked us to get more cricketers like him," Bhinder further added. Dravid smiled as he recognized the potential of Suryavanshi and how his hard work was now paying off.

Suryavanshi's success did not escape Dravid's notice either. In a match recently played by his team against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he went up against great MS Dhoni, who too expressed his thoughts regarding the young cricketer. Dhoni, being an even-keel person, embraced Suryavanshi's maturity during the game regardless of his being young. Bhinder also witnessed Dhoni saying that Vaibhav had been called the "baby" of RR by him and appreciated the teenager for staying calm and playing shots positively. The admiration of one of the greatest wicketkeepers and captains of cricket did not go unnoticed to Suryavanshi, as it recognized his style of play and abilities.

Aside from his encounter with Dhoni, Suryavanshi also had the opportunity to meet Virat Kohli, a cricketer he looks up to. Kohli, who is known to be great and highly disciplined, provided the young cricketer with priceless advice. Bhinder said Kohli had advised the young cricketer to remain humble even when he might achieve success and not to lose himself. Kohli advised Suryavanshi to put in hard work and learn from every experience. This advice from Kohli was as much about cricketing craft as it was a lesson in temperament and discipline.

All these encounters with cricketing legends will certainly have had a positive effect on Suryavanshi. It is apparent that the mentorship and guidance of players such as Dravid, Dhoni, and Kohli are shaping him into a balanced cricketer. Their advice, together with his own ability, place him among the most promising young stars in Indian cricket. The advice he is being given by these veterans will certainly hold him in good stead as he navigates the demands of the professional game and continues to develop as a player as well as an individual.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's career has barely begun, and with every game, he is proving that age is merely a number when one is exceptional. His record-breaking century in the IPL will be remembered for many years to come, but it is cricketing greats like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid's guidance and support that will drive him to success in the years ahead. Suryavanshi is not just a new IPL star; he is a symbol of hard work, determination, and the strength of mentorship in cricket.