Dale Steyn predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will surpass Sachin and Virat
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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.
- •Dale Steyn describes Sooryavanshi as a 'boy wonder'.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026.
- •He received a call-up for India's T20 squad.
- •Steyn warns against overwhelming young talents with expectations.
- •Sooryavanshi is seen as a key figure for Indian cricket's future.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to be bigger than Tendulkar, Virat put together,' says Dale Steyn
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bigger than Sachin and Virat': Dale Steyn makes bold prediction about India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL season has earned him international call-ups and high praise from legends like Dale Steyn. The ex-South Africa seamer believes the 15-year-old prodigy could surpass even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. However, Steyn also cautioned against mishandling the young talent, emphasising the need for careful management to nurture his immense potential.
"South African legend Dale Steyn believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be bigger than Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli combined, but issues a warning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:27 PM'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to be bigger than Tendulkar, Virat put together,' says Dale Steyn
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL season has earned him international call-ups and high praise from legends like Dale Steyn. The ex-South Africa seamer believes the 15-year-old prodigy could surpass even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. However, Steyn also cautioned against mishandling the young talent, emphasising the need for careful management to nurture his immense potential.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:25 AM'Bigger than Sachin and Virat': Dale Steyn makes bold prediction about India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
South African legend Dale Steyn believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be bigger than Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli combined, but issues a warning.
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