Akshara Gupta, female Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, overjoyed after meeting Rohit Sharma

Akshara Gupta, dubbed the female Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, was overjoyed after meeting Rohit Sharma and gaining insights from the India batting great. The 15-year-old has grabbed attention with a stunning unbeaten 306 and a subsequent 164 in age-group cricket.Akshara Gupta overjoyed after meeting Rohit Sharma. Courtesy: Akshara Gupta InstagramNew Delhi,Oct 20, 2026 17:03 ISTYoung batting sensation Akshara Gupta was delighted after meeting former India captain Rohit Sharma, describing the interaction as a memorable experience. The teenage cricketer shared a video of their meeting on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn from one of India's most celebrated batters.Rohit interacted with the Bihar Under-19 women's team, which recently participated in the Women's Under-19 Elite T20 Trophy. However, the campaign proved disappointing for Bihar, who lost all five matches and finished at the bottom of Group B. For Akshara, the meeting with Rohit offered an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the game and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level.“A memorable meeting with Rohit Sharma. Grateful for his valuable insights on cricket, mindset, and the mentality of a champion. Truly humbled and inspired to learn from his experiences,” Akshara captioned the video.WHY AKSHARA IS BEING CALLED FEMALE SOORYAVANSHI? Akshara Gupta scored a triple hundred in the Bihar U19 Women's One Day Trophy earlier this year. Courtesy: Akshara Gupta Instagram Akshara has attracted considerable attention for her extraordinary batting exploits in age-group cricket, earning comparisons with fellow young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old made headlines in June 2026 when she smashed an unbeaten 306 off just 126 balls in the Bihar Women's Under-19 One-Day Trophy. Her remarkable innings included 55 fours and eight sixes, with her century coming off only 34 deliveries. Akshara followed that sensational triple century with another breathtaking performance just four days later, scoring 164 off 68 balls. Her second innings featured 24 fours and six sixes, underlining her ability to dominate bowling attacks and maintain an aggressive scoring rate.Sooryavanshi, meanwhile, has established himself as one of India's most exciting young batting prospects. The left-handed batter smashed a record-breaking 175 off 80 balls in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final against England before making his India debut during the tour of England in July. The similarities in their fearless approach and extraordinary run-scoring ability have fuelled the comparisons, with Akshara earning the nickname 'Lady Sooryavanshi'.Akshara's meeting with Rohit comes at an important stage in her development. Having already demonstrated her potential with record-breaking performances, the youngster will hope to build on those achievements and continue progressing through the ranks of Indian women's cricket.- Ends