A Pakistani analyst joked that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat might have an ‘AI chip’ in response to his blazing IPL performances. This led to an odd parallel. Fans were amused and intrigued as the comment swiftly went viral. But why did the comment receive so much attention on the internet, and what did the analyst really mean? Nauman Niaz, a cricket analyst from Pakistan who is well-known for his provocative and extravagant comments, offered a humorous analysis of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the fastest-rising batting star in Indian cricket.
What Did PAK Analyst Nauman Niaz Say?
Niaz jokingly accused Sooryavanshi of tampering with his equipment, implying that the young player inserted an AI chip in his bat to produce extra power, only hours after the 15-year-old bludgeoned the second Indian Premier League (IPL) century of his career.
“Think about it. What is this kid? Get his bat checked. Like WADA conducts dope tests, send him to a lab. He probably used an AI chip in his bat. He is unreal. What a player. I did get a feeling he was playing a tad slow. This made me think, what is this guy? When you’re 18, your body builds muscle, biceps, and triceps. This one is just 16. He was born when Virat Kohli was a world champion. He Doesn’t have the power game as much as he has technique. He is a wristy player, plus, if you look at this arc, he used the full 360 degree,” Niaz said on a show called ‘SmashHit’.
Ultimately, the ‘AI chip’ comment was more of a lighthearted homage to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exceptional timing and consistency than an accusation. The viral video demonstrates how contemporary cricket greatness frequently seems surreal.
This is merely another feather in Sooryavanshi’s crown. He has become a sensation at the age of 15 by setting numerous batting records, and there is a massive buzz around his international call-up. Against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he was on the verge of hitting the fastest-ever IPL century (78 off 26), but he narrowly missed it. That did not stop him, though, as Sooryavanshi finished his century off 37 balls against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, following two low scores of 0 and 8, with a 46 in between.
Sooryavanshi Leading Contender For Orange Cap
Sooryavanshi has given elite players like Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul tough competition in the race for the Orange Cap. Sooryavanshi, with two fifties and a hundred, is now ranked third with 357 runs from eight games, followed by Kohli in fourth, Heinrich Klaasen in fifth, and Shubman Gill in sixth. Indians have dominated the Orange Cap competition, and Klaasen is currently the only foreign player in the top 10. Currently, Abhishek Sharma and KL Rahul hold the top two spots, respectively.
Sooryavanshi has accomplished more in a year or so than any up-and-coming Indian artist in recent memory. After winning the Under-19 World Cup in January of this year and scoring hundreds in England, Australia, and South Africa, Sooryavanshi has become the talk of the country. All that is left is an India call-up, and given his current trajectory, keep an eye out for June. If Sooryavanshi gets a call-up post IPL, he can become the youngest player for Team India.
