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AB de Villiers questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's commitment to Test cricket

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

AB de Villiers questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's commitment to Test cricket

Summary

AB de Villiers expressed doubts about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's interest in pursuing Test cricket. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, de Villiers acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent but emphasized that the choice to play red-ball cricket ultimately rests with the teenager. De Villiers supported Sooryavanshi's inclusion in India's T20I squad for the forthcoming tours of Ireland and England, and the Asian Games, as he is the youngest player called up for the Indian team, breaking a record set by Sachin Tendulkar. The selection came after Sooryavanshi's standout performance in IPL 2026, where he was the highest run-scorer.

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By the Numbers

•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and has been selected for India's T20I team.
•AB de Villiers supports his talent but questions his desire for Test cricket.
•Sooryavanshi was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs.
•He broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for youngest Indian player selected.
•De Villiers commended the selectors for including Sooryavanshi despite his young age.

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — 'Does he really want to?' : AB de Villiers has one big 'doubt' about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

What they're saying

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Speaking at an event in Mumbai on Sunday, de Villiers said Sooryavanshi has the skill to succeed in Test cricket but questioned whether the teenager would want to take that path.
— Yahoo Sports

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