3 minutes readJuly 11, 2026 12:10 pm EST
England all-rounder Will Jacks has reacted to becoming the first bowler to dismiss Vaibhav Suryavanshi in an international match by admitting it could be “the answer to a pub quiz” in a few years. The 27-year-old stumped the 15-year-old left-hander on his T20I debut at Old Trafford last Saturday and added that the reaction of the crowd at the stadium when his name was announced made him look like he was the most important player in the team.
“In a few years, this could be the answer to a pub quiz. Yes, he’s that guy. Obviously, watching him in the IPL, being there and playing against him, he’s a bum. Obviously his age, but how many times have people said that if he was 25 and doing what he does, he’d be one of the best in the world.”
“He’s incredibly fun to play against. I think you just see the reaction of the crowd in Manchester when his name comes up on the team sheet. It’s like he’s the most important player in their team and everyone wants to see him. He’s incredibly dangerous,” he told Wisden’s ‘The Scoop’ podcast.
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Jax admitted that one of the plans against Soryavanshi was to try to ensure he didn’t hit him for a six and added that he was a reactive bowler who observed the batsmen and their movements before trying to get them out.
“Yeah, obviously it’s as simple as it gets. I think he goes after it from the first ball and you just have to be incredibly switched on. I, as a bowler in particular, am quite a reactive bowler. I use my eyes a lot and kind of just take my mind off of what I’m seeing. Sometimes days can be different and my plans change on the fly. I think sometimes that can be quite difficult for batters to deal with,” he added.
The second T20I remains the only instance in the series where a 15-year-old fell at the helm. In subsequent matches at Nottingham and Bristol, Suryavanshi was dismissed for a short ball from Jofra Archer, raising questions about his ability to handle a growing innings.