Dale Steyn predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will surpass Sachin and Virat

Dale Steyn has forecasted that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will become greater than Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Sooryavanshi, who recently won the Orange Cap with 776 runs in IPL 2026, has been called up for India's T20 squad for tours in Ireland and England. Steyn praised Sooryavanshi’s exceptional talent, warning that managing his workload is vital to prevent burnout. He emphasized the importance of handling young athletes with care to nurture their development without overwhelming them. Steyn also provided insights on how bowlers can challenge Sooryavanshi's batting.

• 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bigger than Sachin and Virat': Dale Steyn makes bold prediction about India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi