A 15-year-old batter from India has rewritten the record books with a stunning 50 off just 11 balls, sending a shiver through England’s Ashes camp. The young prodigy, whose name is already being whispered in the dressing rooms of Mumbai and Chennai, hammered his half-century in a domestic T20 match, with sixes clearing the boundary with barely a glance. For the fans who packed the stands in Vadodara, it was a glimpse of a future star.
For England’s bowlers, it is a stark reminder of the talent pool waiting in the wings. The innings, which included four sixes and three fours, was more than a personal milestone. It was a statement.
With the Ashes series looming, the Indian selectors will be watching closely. This is not just a story about a boy with a bat. It is about the shifting balance of power in world cricket.
The raw power and composure on display suggest that the next generation of Indian cricketers are not waiting their turn. They are taking it.
