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Brett Lee Urges India to Ease Pressure on Teenage Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 01:49 PM
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Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has publicly backed 16‑year‑old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling on the cricketing community to give the young talent space to grow without undue pressure.
The 16‑year‑old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has already made headlines for his explosive batting in domestic tournaments, has attracted the attention of former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee.
Lee, who has long been an advocate for nurturing young talent, said in a recent interview that India should "let him be a kid" and avoid putting excessive expectations on the teenage star.
The Australian legend praised Sooryavanshi’s skill and temperament, urging coaches, selectors and fans to give the youngster time to develop naturally.
Sooryavanshi, who has represented India at the Under‑19 level, has already scored a century in the Ranji Trophy and was named in the India A squad.
Lee’s comments come at a time when young cricketers in India face intense scrutiny from media and fans, and his call for a more relaxed approach has been welcomed by several cricketing bodies.
Lee, who has long been an advocate for nurturing young talent, said in a recent interview that India should "let him be a kid" and avoid putting excessive expectations on the teenage star.
The Australian legend praised Sooryavanshi’s skill and temperament, urging coaches, selectors and fans to give the youngster time to develop naturally.
Sooryavanshi, who has represented India at the Under‑19 level, has already scored a century in the Ranji Trophy and was named in the India A squad.
Lee’s comments come at a time when young cricketers in India face intense scrutiny from media and fans, and his call for a more relaxed approach has been welcomed by several cricketing bodies.