Ajinkya Rahane emphasizes patience for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane advised patience for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi regarding his future in Test cricket. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Rahane highlighted the differences in pressure between IPL and international cricket. Sooryavanshi faced challenges on his debut tour in England but rebounded strongly during the T20I series against Zimbabwe, where he was named Player of the Series. Rahane cautioned against rushing evaluations of the teenager's potential, noting that he needs time to grow into his role.
- •Ajinkya Rahane spoke on the Stick to Cricket podcast.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a mixed debut in England.
- •Sooryavanshi excelled in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs.
- •Rahane emphasized the differences between IPL and international cricket pressures.
- •Sooryavanshi's performance may impact future selections for India.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ajinkya Rahane on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'IPL and international cricket are completely different'
"Ajinkya Rahane advised patience for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's future in Test cricket. He noted the significant difference between IPL and international cricket pressures. Sooryavanshi had a mixed debut tour of England against the hosts. He then bounced back strongly in the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The young opener finished that series as the Player of the Series.
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