Daryll Cullinan warns about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's physical demands
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Daryll Cullinan expressed concerns about the physical impact on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a recent Tri-Nation series final in Dambulla. Following Sooryavanshi's 94-run performance, Cullinan emphasized the potential long-term health risks related to the youngster's explosive batting style, which mirrors the challenge Sachin Tendulkar faced with elbow injuries. He noted that the modern game requires players to use heavier bats and participate in a busier schedule, leading to increased stress on developing athletes. Cullinan called for more attention to Sooryavanshi's health amid his rising profile in cricket.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs in the Tri-Nation series final.
- •Daryll Cullinan raised concerns over Sooryavanshi's batting style's impact on his health.
- •Cullinan compared Sooryavanshi to Sachin Tendulkar regarding injury risks.
- •He emphasized the greater demands of modern cricket on young players.
- •The discussion calls for improved attention to training and recovery methods.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'Sachin's career almost got cut short': Ex-cricketer's chilling warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"Former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan expresses concern over the physical toll on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting style. Cullinan fears for the youngster's wrists and joints, citing the increased demands of modern cricket and heavier bats. He draws parallels to Sachin Tendulkar's career-threatening elbow injury, urging attention to Sooryavanshi's long-term health as his workload grows.
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