Brett Lee says focus on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent, not age

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has stated that the age of Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains a major topic of discussion outside India, but he believes the focus should be on the teenager's exceptional talent rather than his birth certificate. Lee made the comments during a recent appearance on the BeerBiceps YouTube channel.

Lee revealed that wherever he goes internationally, the question "Is he really 15?" is the most common query about Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old left-hander has taken the cricket world by storm, particularly during the 2026 Indian Premier League season with the Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 776 runs in 16 matches to win the Orange Cap. His performances included a blistering 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the playoffs.

"He is incredible. Everyone offshore, away from India, asks the question if he's 15. Is he 15 is probably the biggest talking point around the world," Lee said. "I don't care how old he is. If he's 15, fantastic, but if he's 17 or 18, who cares. This kid can play cricket. He has been such a great find for India, and he's going to go on to achieve bigger and better things."