The Prague Post - 'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi falls to second-ball duck in IPL

Left-handed opener Suryavanshi, who is just 14 years old, made waves after he struck a record 35-ball century in a match earlier this week.

The teenager has played just four games in the IPL, but has wowed viewers with his fearless approach and bat strength.

Nicknamed "Boss Baby", Suryavanshi has drawn instant comparisons with West Indies great Chris Gayle, who styled himself as the "Universe Boss".

But on Thursday, millions of fans who eagerly awaited Suryavanshi's turn at the crease saw the teenager fall swiftly without having troubled the scorer in a match against IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians.

The money-spinning IPL has been a breeding ground for up-and-coming talent with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah making a name for themselves through the league.

But never has a 14-year-old garnered so much attention.

Cricketing veterans, however, have warned him of life in the spotlight.

Rajasthan head coach Rahul Dravid, speaking at a news conference organised by Star Sports earlier this week, said there was still a long road ahead for the youth.

"Nobody is saying he's a finished article," Dravid said.

"No one should be in any rush to proclaim him as something that he's not. He's an exceptionally talented young player. He's working really hard -- but he's going to have to keep improving."

T.Musil--TPP