Robin Uthappa breaks down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Don Bradman parallel, says 'He almost never gets...'

Few teenagers have made an immediate mark quite like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old batting sensation quickly converted a standout IPL debut into an international call-up, demonstrating an uncanny ability to dominate experienced bowling attacks. After overcoming a quiet start in England, he announced his arrival on the international stage during the Zimbabwe tour, spearheading the attack with 151 runs over three matches to take home Player of the Series honors.

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Why Uthappa believes Sooryavanshi’s technique mirrors Bradman?

While fans and analysts celebrate his seamless transition to top-tier cricket, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa believes it is still early days. Uthappa pointed out that modern bowlers are only just beginning to study the youngster's methods and adapt to his style. Even so, Uthappa couldn't help but draw a striking comparison, pointing out that Sooryavanshi's stance and technique render him virtually impossible to trap leg-before-wicket—a rare mechanical advantage that historically echoes the legendary Sir Don Bradman.

"When Bradman was batting the way he did, what they resorted to was bodyline. Vaibhav has a similar technique to Bradman, where he almost never got out LBW," Uthappa said on his YouTube channel.

Sir Don Bradman’s statistical dominance stands as cricket's ultimate benchmark, headlined by an incredible 6,996 Test runs and 29 centuries across 52 matches at an unmatched average of 99.94. Reflecting on that legacy, Robin Uthappa pondered how history might have looked had World War II not interrupted the legend's prime, wondering if Bradman would have maintained or even elevated his astronomical average over another 30 Test matches.

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Only consistency can bring Sooryavanshi closer to shades of Bradman

Turning his focus back to the present, Uthappa emphasised that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a truly rare phenomenon if he manages to pair high consistency with his explosive scoring rate, noting that maintaining an average in the upper 40s at such a fast pace would set him completely apart.

“If Vaibhav can maintain an average in the high 40s with his strike rate, he could be considered an outlier," he added.

While the prodigy's international career is still in its infancy, these early flashes of brilliance hint at a career well worth following.