Ravichandran Ashwin discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential in Test cricket
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's future in Test cricket during the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026. While Ashwin supports Sooryavanshi pursuing Test cricket, he emphasized that this transition cannot be forced. Sooryavanshi had a standout IPL 2026 season, scoring 776 runs and winning the Orange Cap, which has led to discussions about his place in the longer format. Ashwin noted a trend where young cricketers are increasingly focused on white-ball formats, making the red-ball game less appealing. He believes the current baseball culture influences young players' aspirations.
- •Sooryavanshi won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs.
- •Ashwin advocates for Sooryavanshi to consider Test cricket.
- •Ashwin insists the transition to Test cricket should happen organically.
- •Sooryavanshi's IPL success has created buzz about his future.
- •Young cricketers are showing less interest in red-ball formats.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You simply can't’: Ashwin reveals why forcing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into Tests may not work
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'You cannot force': R Ashwin opens up on how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's transition to Test cricket should happen
"Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to pursue Test cricket, despite the 15-year-old's phenomenal white-ball success. Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign, where he won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, has sparked debate about his future format. Ashwin acknowledges the changing landscape of cricket and the difficulty in forcing a player's hand.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was simply sensational in IPL 2026, and former Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin had something important to say about the 15-year-old.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:27 PM‘You simply can't’: Ashwin reveals why forcing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into Tests may not work
Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to pursue Test cricket, despite the 15-year-old's phenomenal white-ball success. Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign, where he won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, has sparked debate about his future format. Ashwin acknowledges the changing landscape of cricket and the difficulty in forcing a player's hand.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:48 PM'You cannot force': R Ashwin opens up on how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's transition to Test cricket should happen
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was simply sensational in IPL 2026, and former Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin had something important to say about the 15-year-old.
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