Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits IPL century at 14 years of age: how the cricket world reacted

• Former India Cricketers React To Sensational Hundred
• Rajasthan Knew This Was Coming

Former India Cricketers React To Sensational Hundred

Some of India’s former class were in awe after Suryavanshi’s stunning knock.

“What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi -- remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude Proud to see the next generation shine!” Yuvraj Singh said.

When the waters get rough, true strength is revealed - not just of the captain, but of the young sailors too. #VaibhavSuryavanshi stood tall, showing remarkable courage and character when it mattered most,” Praygyan Ojha said.

“What a fiery show by RR today! Special knock by young #VaibhavSuryavanshi, fastest IPL hundred by an Indian, that too at just 14! @ybj_19 incredible 70 off 40, your opening partnership was something magical too watch. GT, you're right up there this season, keep going strong,” Shikhar Dhawan said.

Rajasthan Knew This Was Coming

RR’s batting coach Vikram Rathour said the entire came knew what Suryavanshi was capable of, and this innings was just evidence of that.

"We have been watching it in [the] nets the last few months. So we knew what he was capable of and what kind of shots he can play," Rathour said. "But to do it in front of this kind of crowd and in a situation like this, against a really good bowling attack, was really special.

"Saw him maybe four months back when he came for the trials. All of us knew we had found something special. It was up to us to nurture him and bring him to this level. Credit to him, he kept his nerve, he has a solid head on his shoulders, he has showed what he is capable of."