Kapil Dev warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi about potential pitfalls of early talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:51 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15 years old, shows promise in Indian cricket but faces scrutiny from former captain Kapil Dev. While Sooryavanshi has set records, including a rapid fifty in List A cricket and a stellar Under-19 World Cup final performance, Dev cautions against rushing to conclusions about his future. He cites Vinod Kambli's career as a reminder that talent alone does not guarantee sustained success. Dev emphasizes the importance of long-term development and performance consistency as key factors for Sooryavanshi's potential trajectory over the next few years. The teenager remains a topic of interest in the cricket community, awaiting further opportunities to prove himself.
- •Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and part of India's T20I setup.
- •Kapil Dev highlights the risks of early acclaim in cricket.
- •Kambli's career is cited as a cautionary example.
- •Sooryavanshi holds the record for fastest fifty in List A cricket.
- •His performances in youth tournaments have attracted significant attention.
- 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in the cricket world with his remarkable feats at an early age. However, cricket legend Kapil Dev advocates caution, emphasizing the volatile nature of youth talent. He stresses the significance of a player's growth beyond the cricket field for long-term success. In essence, the key question remains whether Sooryavanshi can sustain his performance consistently over the years.
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