India, April 22 -- The hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone up several notches after former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth made a comparison rarely seen in Indian cricket.

With calls growing for the BCCI to fast-track the 15-year-old into the national setup, Srikkanth not only endorsed the idea but also invoked the name of Sachin Tendulkar.

Speaking to The Week, the former chief selector urged incumbent chairman Ajit Agarkar to fast-track Sooryavanshi into the Indian team at the earliest. He admitted to being blown away by the youngster's fearless brand of cricket, which has captivated fans since his IPL debut last year-more so this season with his dominance against elite bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood.

"This guy, ...