London, June 4 -- Indian Premier League (IPL) architect Lalit Modi has made a glittering prediction for teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, asserting that the 15-year-old has the explosive potential to transcend traditional celebrity and become a global sporting icon bigger than any Hollywood or Bollywood star.

Speaking to ANI on what makes the Indian Premier League (IPL) one of the world's most successful sporting events, the IPL founder said the tournament now belongs to the fans and credited the league for creating a pathway for young Indian talent to emerge on the biggest stage.

"It's not me. It's not anybody else. It's not the owners anymore. It is for the fans. And it's the fans and fans alone. Players, we have the best....