Kapil Dev praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as special talent ahead of T20I debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Kapil Dev commended 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a 'special talent' prior to a potential senior India debut in the T20I series against Ireland. While acknowledging Sooryavanshi's remarkable skills, Dev urged patience in assessing his long-term success. Sooryavanshi gained attention for his impressive 175 in the Under-19 World Cup final and his record-setting 776 runs in IPL 2026. His selection surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's previous record as the youngest player chosen for the national squad. Sooryavanshi expressed his elation at receiving his maiden India jersey, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- •Kapil Dev calls Sooryavanshi a 'special talent'.
- •Sooryavanshi could debut in the T20I series against Ireland.
- •He scored 175 in the Under-19 World Cup final.
- •Sooryavanshi amassed 776 runs in IPL 2026, winning the Orange Cap.
- •He became the youngest player selected for India's men's squad.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'We will judge when he reaches 20-22': Kapil Dev calls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a 'special talent' but urges patience
"Kapil Dev has lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "special talent," drawing comparisons to a young Sachin Tendulkar. While acknowledging the prodigy's extraordinary ability, Dev emphasised that the true measure of Sooryavanshi's career will be seen in his later years. The young sensation is on the cusp of a potential senior India debut in Ireland.
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