A great example for Vaibhav to emulate': Vengsarkar on Sooryavanshi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Dilip Vengsarkar has praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s potential ahead of his anticipated international debut. Sooryavanshi, who is 15 years old, hasn't played yet in the T20I series against Ireland but could break Sachin Tendulkar's age record for India. While he impressed in IPL 2026 with over 700 runs, Vengsarkar emphasizes the need for discipline and mental strength, traits seen in Tendulkar. Sooryavanshi remains on the bench as the team maintains its T20 lineup for the series opener.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and aims for a T20I debut.
- •Dilip Vengsarkar advocates for emulating Sachin Tendulkar's discipline.
- •Sooryavanshi scored over 700 runs in IPL 2026.
- •He remains on the bench for the first T20I against Ireland.
- •His performance in longer formats is still untested.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — 'Sachin Tendulkar is a great example': India's 1983 World Cup hero shares valuable advice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'A great example for Vaibhav to emulate': Ex-India captain tells Sooryavanshi to follow Sachin Tendulkar's path
"Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has a bright international future, urging him to emulate Sachin Tendulkar's discipline and focus. Despite not debuting against Ireland yet, Sooryavanshi's IPL success has drawn comparisons to Tendulkar. Vengsarkar is confident the young batter will seize his opportunity, highlighting his immense potential and unique style, though cautioning that his Test capabilities remain to be seen.
"While the fans continue to clamor for the international debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a former World Cup winner has some advice for the youngster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 10:12 AM'Sachin Tendulkar is a great example': India's 1983 World Cup hero shares valuable advice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
While the fans continue to clamor for the international debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a former World Cup winner has some advice for the youngster.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:00 AM'A great example for Vaibhav to emulate': Ex-India captain tells Sooryavanshi to follow Sachin Tendulkar's path
Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has a bright international future, urging him to emulate Sachin Tendulkar's discipline and focus. Despite not debuting against Ireland yet, Sooryavanshi's IPL success has drawn comparisons to Tendulkar. Vengsarkar is confident the young batter will seize his opportunity, highlighting his immense potential and unique style, though cautioning that his Test capabilities remain to be seen.
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