U-19 Spinner Uddish Suri Sets Sights on Cricket Royalty’s Sons After Stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

When 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went berserk with a 171‑run blitz against the UAE at last year’s Under‑19 Asia Cup, most bowlers simply couldn’t keep up. Yet a lanky 18‑year‑old from the Emirates, left‑arm wrist‑spinner Uddish Suri, managed to make the youngster think twice.

Suri’s spell was a study in discipline. He bowled Sooryavanshi just 23 deliveries, gave away a tidy 23 runs and snagged his wicket – a tidy return that stood out because the rest of the attack was ripped apart. In the end Suri finished with 2 for 77 in his ten overs, a respectable figure considering India piled up a massive 433/6.

“It was a plan, a clear plan,” Suri told the Hindustan Times ahead of the new Asia Cup. “I talked to my coaches, they trusted me, and I stuck to what we had rehearsed.” He even admitted a dropped catch almost robbed him of a second wicket early on – a small reminder that even the best‑prepared players can be foiled by luck.

Fast‑forward almost a year and Sooryavanshi has already donned the senior Indian cap. For a youngster his age, that’s a meteoric rise – and, according to Suri, a source of inspiration for everyone in the U‑19 age bracket. “He’s only 15 and playing for India. Some of us wait a lifetime for that. It tells the younger guys that age isn’t a barrier,” he said.

But Suri isn’t resting on his laurels. This time the spotlight is on two other glittering prospects: Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, the sons of former Indian greats Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag. Both made headlines in the recent India U‑19 series against Australia and then smashed quick‑fire centuries in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.

“I’ve watched a few videos of them in the Australia series, checked the scorecards, and even seen Aaryavir in the DPL,” Suri explained during a chat organised by Sony Sports Network. “They’re big names, sure, but at the end of the day we’re all in the same age group. I’ll try to get their wickets just like I did with Vaibhav.”

Even though the UAE spinner is aware of the hype, he insists the playing field is level. “We’re all at the same level; it’s not about the surnames,” he added, chuckling.

There is, however, a practical hurdle: Suri hasn’t featured in competitive cricket for almost a year, his last professional outing being a domestic game on 16 December 2025. For players from associate nations, regular high‑quality matches are scarce outside the Asia Cup, qualifiers and the World Cup.

Still, Suri feels ready. He’s spent the past three‑four months training intensively for the tournament, and he’s also been part of the senior men’s camp for about a year. “Training with older guys lifts the mindset. It’s tougher, but it also builds confidence,” he said. “I’ve added a few new variations to my arsenal and I’m eager to showcase them.”

As the U‑19 Asia Cup kicks off on Thursday, all eyes will be on the young Emirati bowler. Whether he can again stymie a future star or perhaps claim the scalps of two cricketing royalty’s heirs remains to be seen – but one thing is clear: Uddish Suri is hungry, prepared, and eager to prove his mettle on the big stage.