Ajay Jadeja has criticised Shubman Gill's dismissive remarks about 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking century for Rajasthan Royals. Gill called the innings "lucky," but Jadeja argued that Suryavanshi's brilliance deserved more appreciation, especially considering his age and the pressure involved. Suryavanshi's explosive 101 off 38 balls included 11 sixes and broke multiple IPL records, solidifying his status as a rising star.
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