“401 Runs, 44 Boundaries!” Vaibhav Suryavanshi Hails Gill, Jadeja, Rahul & Sundar as True Warriors of Manchester

Indian U-19 cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has paid a heartfelt tribute to senior Indian players after their gritty performance in the Manchester Test against England. In a series of Instagram stories, Vaibhav praised Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, calling them the “warriors of Indian cricket.”

Warriors Who Fought for a Draw

In the second innings of the drawn Manchester Test, these four players combined for 401 runs and smashed 44 boundaries—a stellar effort that helped India hold firm against England’s bowling attack.

• KL Rahul played a patient knock of 90 runs off 230 balls, hitting 8 fours.

• Shubman Gill, leading from the front, scored a captain’s 103 off 238 balls, with 12 boundaries.

• Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 107 off 185, smashing 13 fours and 1 six.

• Washington Sundar also stayed not out with a calm 101 off 206 balls, including 9 fours and a six.

Together, their resilience not only frustrated the English bowlers but also earned them Vaibhav’s admiration, as he shared their stats and pictures on Instagram, proudly naming them “Warriors.”

Vaibhav’s Own England Tour

While the seniors fought in Manchester, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a memorable England tour with the India U-19 team. On his debut tour, he scored 355 runs in a 5-match ODI series, including a century, and added 90 runs in two Test matches—marking a promising start to his international journey.

As the senior team prepares for the final Test at the Oval, these "warriors" have already inspired the next generation—starting with Vaibhav himself.