Mumbai, May 31 -- 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar has lavished praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign, describing the 15-year-old as "truly special" and cautioning against interfering with his natural game.

Sooryavanshi enjoyed a remarkable season for Rajasthan Royals, amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.31. The youngster also smashed 72 sixes during the tournament, surpassing Chris Gayle's long-standing record of 59 sixes in a single IPL season.

Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours in Mumbai, where he was named the 'Best Men's International Batter of the 21st Century,' Tendulkar said Sooryavanshi's batting had left a lasting impression on him.

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