Within just three days, 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi experienced the full emotional spectrum that the game has to offer. On April 28, he took the cricketing world by storm, smashing a sensational 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
With this blistering knock, he not only became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket history but also set a new record for the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history — a feat that drew praise from all corners of the cricketing community.
However, cricket can be a humbling game, and Suryavanshi was quickly reminded of that. Just three days after his record-breaking innings, he was dismissed for a two-ball duck at the very same ground during Match 50 against Mumbai Indians.
Visibly heartbroken, the young batter stood in disbelief, reluctant to walk off the field after what was a stark contrast to his earlier heroics. The quick dismissal was a crushing moment for the teenager who had just been on top of the world.
A video of his dismissal soon began circulating online, capturing an interesting moment involving former MI captain Rohit Sharma. While the rest of the Mumbai Indians players were seen celebrating Suryavanshi’s wicket with visible excitement, Rohit’s reaction stood out.
Fielding at short third man, Rohit did not immediately rush to join the celebratory huddle. Instead, he slowly walked past the young batter and only joined the group after a few moments, noticeably more subdued than his teammates.
This act of restraint from Rohit wasn’t entirely surprising. Just a few days earlier, after Vaibhav’s stunning century, Rohit had shared a story on Instagram applauding the youngster. He posted a photo of Suryavanshi raising his bat to acknowledge the crowd, captioned simply: “Class 👌”, tagging the teenager in a quiet but meaningful gesture of appreciation. Rohit’s body language during the dismissal seemed to reflect a deep understanding of what the young player must have been feeling.
Rohit Sharma did not celebrate or express any happiness on the wicket of 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.🙌❤️
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) May 3, 2025
This is the Rohit Sharma.🐐 pic.twitter.com/aKlqM0LWuG
Moments like these highlight the emotional depth of the game and the camaraderie shared among players — even across teams and generations. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise and sudden setback serve as a powerful reminder of how unpredictable and emotionally charged cricket can be. But with the kind of talent he has shown and the quiet encouragement from senior players like Rohit, the future certainly looks bright for this rising star.