'Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for my then team': Sanjiv Goenka's latest social media post goes viral

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 29, 2025, 16:58 IST

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Sanjiv Goenka's nostalgic post featuring Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young fan from 2017, has captivated social media. Suryavanshi, now 14, recently stunned the IPL with a record-breaking 38-ball century against Gujarat Titans. His journey, fueled by family sacrifice and relentless practice, highlights the IPL's role in showcasing India's emerging cricketing talent, marking a full-circle moment.

'Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for my then team': Sanjiv Goenka's latest social media post goes viral

Sanjiv Goenka and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Screengrab/PTI)

NEW DELHI: A heartfelt post by Lucknow Super Giants co-owner Sanjiv Goenka has taken social media by storm -- not just for its emotional resonance, but for what it symbolises.
Sharing a photo of what is understood to be a 6-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for his then-team Rising Pune Supergiant, Goenka wrote:
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"Last night I watched in awe… this morning I came across this photo of 6-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for my then team, Rising Pune Supergiant, in 2017. Thanks Vaibhav. Lots of good wishes and support."

It’s a full-circle moment that’s almost too cinematic to be real.
On April 28, the now 14-year-old Suryavanshi stunned the cricketing world by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, becoming the fastest ever by an Indian in IPL history.

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The cricketing prodigy from Bihar’s Samastipur didn’t just break records; he shattered expectations. Facing seasoned internationals like Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj, Suryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay featured 11 sixes and 7 fours — all packed into a jaw-dropping 38-ball 101.
His performance overshadowed even explosive innings from the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill that night, and left cricketing legends and fans alike in awe.

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What makes the story even more stirring is the journey behind it.
From hitting 600 balls a day in Patna to his family selling farmland to back his cricketing dreams, Suryavanshi’s rise is built on belief, sacrifice, and raw, unmatched talent.
As the IPL becomes a launchpad for India’s next generation, stories like Vaibhav’s remind us why we watch sports: for moments that transcend scorecards.

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