In the lead-up to the 2026 Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan, the narrative surrounding 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was beginning to shift. While the talent was undeniable, critics and analysts were calling for "substance over style." The message was clear: starts of 30 and 40 weren't enough anymore—India needed a defining knockout performance.
On Wednesday...
