Monty Panesar questions Sooryavanshi's Test cricket potential
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Ex-England spinner Monty Panesar has expressed doubt about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ability to transition to Test cricket, criticizing his current batting technique. While Sooryavanshi excels in T20 formats, averaging 216.32, his first-class average stands at 23.47. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke defended Sooryavanshi, citing Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers as examples of players succeeding in multiple formats. Clarke argued that Sooryavanshi's elite instincts could develop further with experience. The ongoing debate raises questions about the future of players primarily developed through T20 cricket.
- •Sooryavanshi has 1,670 runs at 42.82 average in T20s.
- •His first-class record shows 399 runs in 17 innings.
- •Panesar questions his technique for Test suitability.
- •Clarke argues talent can evolve with experience.
- •Debate reflects broader trends in cricket development.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't transition to Test cricket': Ex-cricketer says 'he doesn't have the technique'
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — 'I can’t see Sooryavanshi transitioning to Test cricket': Ex-England star gives honest opinion on India wonderkid
"Former England spinner Monty Panesar has questioned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ability to transition from T20 cricket to Tests, claiming the 15-year-old lacks the required technique. Speaking on a podcast with Michael Clarke, Panesar's assessment was challenged by the former Australia captain, who backed Sooryavanshi's potential to become a three-format superstar.
"Ex-England spinner Monty Panesar questions Vaibhav's technique, but Michael Clarke fires back.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:40 AM'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't transition to Test cricket': Ex-cricketer says 'he doesn't have the technique'
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has questioned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ability to transition from T20 cricket to Tests, claiming the 15-year-old lacks the required technique. Speaking on a podcast with Michael Clarke, Panesar's assessment was challenged by the former Australia captain, who backed Sooryavanshi's potential to become a three-format superstar.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:23 AM'I can’t see Sooryavanshi transitioning to Test cricket': Ex-England star gives honest opinion on India wonderkid
Ex-England spinner Monty Panesar questions Vaibhav's technique, but Michael Clarke fires back.
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