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“Virat should be Suryavanshi’s idol” – Indian legend’s huge advice for teenage sensation ahead of NZ vs IND 2026 T20Is

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh advised young Vaibhav Suryavanshi to follow in Virat Kohli's footsteps by channelising his energy in the right direction.

By Venkatesh Ravichandran · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Harbhajan Singh advised teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to make Virat Kohli his idol to guide his career.
The 15-year-old won the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 after scoring 776 runs with a 237-plus strike rate.
Suryavanshi became the youngest player to debut and score a half-century for India in Men's T20Is.

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Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has advised teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to idolize Virat Kohli and channel his energy effectively. The 15-year-old batter has risen rapidly after a Player of the Tournament performance at the Under-19 World Cup and winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 with 776 runs.

Suryavanshi made his international debut against England in July and has played eight T20Is for India, becoming the youngest player to represent the country. Harbhajan stated that the youngster should achieve major career milestones following his historic domestic and international achievements.

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