5 times Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s father Sanjeev Suryavanshi cheered the loudest for his son

Behind every young sports star, there’s usually someone standing quietly in the background, clapping the hardest. For teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, that person has always been his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi.

Not the loud, camera-seeking kind of parent. Not the overbearing type either. Just a dad who believed early, showed up consistently, and cheered a little louder every time his son took one more step forward.Here are five moments when Sanjeev Suryavanshi’s pride probably spilled over, even if he didn’t say much out loud.

When Vaibhav first picked up a cricket bat (and refused to put it down)

Every big journey starts small. For Vaibhav, it started with a bat that was probably too heavy and a ball that bounced unpredictably.

For Sanjeev, it started with noticing something special, not just talent, but obsession.Most kids play cricket for fun. Vaibhav played it like it mattered. That’s when Sanjeev didn’t just clap. He committed. Time, travel, early mornings, late evenings, all became part of the routine.This wasn’t just cheering. This was belief in its rawest form.

The first big match where Vaibhav stood out

There’s always that one match. The one where parents stop saying, “He plays well,” and start thinking, Wait… this could be serious.

When Vaibhav delivered a standout performance early on, Sanjeev wasn’t just proud, he was emotional. Not because of the runs or the applause, but because all those unseen sacrifices suddenly made sense. The long drives. The missed weekends. The money spent on coaching instead of comforts.At that moment, Sanjeev wasn’t just cheering for a good innings. He was cheering for every quiet decision he had made as a father.

'Wo Kisi Se Ghabrata Nahi Hai'

Ever since he was a kid, he has been playing the best bowlers with ease. Today, he was playing for the nation and his runs were useful for the team," Sanjeev said after his recent victory.Teenage cricket prodigies don’t just deal with bowlers. They deal with expectations. Comparisons. Social media noise.When Vaibhav found himself under intense scrutiny, Sanjeev’s support mattered more than ever. This was the phase where cheers weren’t always public.

Sometimes they were late-night conversations. Sometimes a calm reminder that one bad game doesn’t define a career.

Diwali 6 mahine jaldi aa gayi (Diwali came six months early)

In April 2025, when Vaibhav became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, his father had wished good for the team and had said that Diwali arrived early in their household. Every parent dreams of seeing their child move from local grounds to bigger stages. When Vaibhav started representing teams at higher levels, Sanjeev’s pride became impossible to hide.Seeing your child wear official colours, walk out with confidence, and play fearlessly against seasoned opponents hits differently. This wasn’t backyard cricket anymore. This was the real deal.And somewhere in the stands or at home, Sanjeev was probably smiling quietly, eyes glued to the screen, heart racing faster than the run rate.

When the country started talking about Vaibhav

The loudest cheer often comes when others finally see what you always knew. As Vaibhav’s name began doing the rounds, praised by experts, discussed by fans, noticed by selectors, Sanjeev’s role came full circle.This was the moment where the journey stopped being private. Where India started noticing the boy he had believed in from day one.But here’s the thing, Sanjeev’s cheers didn’t get louder because of fame. They got louder because Vaibhav stayed grounded. Focused. Hungry. Still the same kid who loved the game.

More than a cricket dad

Sanjeev Suryavanshi isn’t just Vaibhav’s biggest cheerleader. He’s proof that behind young talent lies patient parenting. Not pressure. Not shortcuts. Just faith, discipline, and showing up every single day.And if Vaibhav goes on to achieve even bigger things, which many believe he will, one thing is certain: somewhere, his father will still be cheering the loudest. Even if only in silence.Because some cheers don’t need noise. They’re felt.