What did Olympic medalist Manu Bhakar say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, created an uproar on social media – see VIDEO

15 years old in IPL 2026 Vaibhav Suryavanshi He is making waves with his explosive batting. Everyone is talking about Vaibhav today. Now Olympic medalist Manu Bhakar was asked a question about Vaibhav, due to which there seems to be an uproar on social media. In fact, during the 75th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) held in Delhi, a simple question became the cause of a big controversy.

When Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker was asked for his opinion about young cricket talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the conversation gave rise to a heated debate on social media. Many felt that such a question undermined the importance of Bhaker’s own historical achievements.

What did Manu Bhaker say?

During the programme, when Manu Bhaker was asked about 15-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, she said, “I would say that if the guidance is good, the environment around is good and the people around are good, then age is just a number. There is no age for talent. Big achievements can happen at the age of 60, even at the age of six. So if the people around him mentor him well and guide him well, I am sure he will become the next big star.”

However, the manner of asking the question angered people on social media. Many users believed that asking an Olympic medalist to comment on a rising player of another sport was not befitting his stature.

Former team director of KKR angry?

Getting angry at this whole incident, the former team director of Kolkata Knight Riders said, “Friends, he is an Olympic medalist. Asking him his opinion about Vaibhav Suryavanshi is injustice to his achievements and his game. Anyway, cricket is the biggest passion of the country. Your sports editors do not need the statement of any other celebrity to make headlines on Suryavanshi. If you want, next time try asking Vaibhav Suryavanshi about Manu Bhaker and see you What kind of response you get.”

While the ex-handle of @TheKhelIndia wrote, “Hey, what is this! Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker was asked about cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi. What kind of journalism is this? Has any cricketer ever been asked about budding shooters?”