NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rapid rise continued after his stunning 171 off 95 balls in the Under 19 Asia Cup Group A clash against UAE. The innings once again pushed the teenage batter into the spotlight, both on and off the field.

His growing popularity has now crossed new levels. Suryavanshi has gone past Virat Kohli to become the most searched personality in India and is placed sixth on the global list, underlining the scale of attention around him.

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The blistering knock against UAE also earned him a place in the record books. His 171 now stands ninth on the list of highest individual scores in men’s Under 19 ODIs.

Asked about the sudden surge in attention, Suryavanshi remained grounded in his response. “I don’t pay attention to these things. I try to keep my focus only on my game,” he said.

He admitted that he does hear about such developments at times. “Yes, it feels nice when you hear about it. I look at it, feel good for a moment and then move forward,” Suryavanshi added.

The broadcaster during the interaction pointed out that research showed him topping Google searches in India over the past year, even ahead of Kohli, while also featuring among the most searched personalities worldwide.

Despite the hype, the youngster made his priorities clear. “It’s not my job to think about all this. My job is to stay focused and keep improving my cricket,” he said.

With runs flowing and attention intensifying, Suryavanshi continues to let his performances do the talking while handling the spotlight with maturity beyond his years.