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Why does Jos Buttler trust Vaibhav Suryavanshi so much? He himself revealed the key reason.
Samira Vishwas | August 6, 2026 9:24 PM CST

Knews Desk – England’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has set a new record for the most runs scored in T20 cricket. With this achievement, he surpassed the record held by former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. However, after this historic achievement, when asked who could break his record in the future, Buttler unhesitatingly named young Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Buttler’s statement has become a topic of discussion in the cricket world, as Vaibhav is only 15 years old and has recently entered international cricket.

Speaking to Sky Sports after setting the record, Jos Buttler said that it is a matter of pride for any player to hold the record for the most runs scored in T20 cricket. However, he also acknowledged that records are always made to be broken. Buttler said that if any player could break his record in the future, it would likely be Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He also said that if that happens, he would be happy and proud.

The biggest question now is why Butler placed such great trust in such a young player. The biggest reason for this is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless style and his consistently brilliant batting. In recent years, Vaibhav has displayed a mature game beyond his years. He demonstrated his talent with stellar performances in Under-19 cricket, and subsequently captured the attention of cricket fans with his aggressive batting in the IPL. Vaibhav also entered international T20 cricket this year and impressed from the start. He scored the highest 151 runs in the three-match T20 series played on the Zimbabwe tour, earning the Player of the Series award. His fearless batting, ability to score quickly, and his ability to play big shots set him apart from other young players. This is why even world-renowned batsman Jos Buttler seems so confident about his future.

The biggest factor in Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s favor is his age. Making his mark at the international level at just 15 years old is a significant achievement in itself. If he maintains his fitness and form in the coming years, he has the potential to play at the highest level for nearly two decades. Playing consistently for such a long period means he will have ample opportunities to set and break records in T20 cricket. Furthermore, the growing influence of T20 cricket also works in Vaibhav’s favor. Franchise leagues are constantly growing worldwide, and tournaments like the IPL provide players with the opportunity to play a large number of matches each year. If Vaibhav remains a part of the IPL and the Indian team for a long time, his number of matches will also steadily increase. More matches directly mean more opportunities to score runs, making it possible to reach Butler’s record.

However, breaking any record is not easy. It requires not only talent but also consistent performance, fitness, discipline, and the ability to play under pressure for long periods of time. Currently, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has had a stellar start to his career and has demonstrated that he has the potential to succeed on the big stage. Cricket fans will now be watching this young batsman’s journey. If Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to perform like this in the coming years, he can not only become a big star of Indian cricket but can also prove Jos Buttler’s prediction true and create a new history of scoring the most runs in T20 cricket.


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