Rahul Dravid raises concerns over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test career prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Rahul Dravid expressed concerns regarding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's future in Test cricket amid his rising profile in limited-overs formats. The 15-year-old concluded the 2026 IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs and showcased his talent during his debut India tour against England and a series in Zimbabwe. Despite his recent success, Sooryavanshi's performance in first-class matches presents challenges, as he averages 17.25 in eight games. Playing for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he scored eight runs and took two wickets in a quarter-final against North East Zone, underscoring his ability to contribute across formats. Dravid emphasizes the need for domestic red-ball experience but worries about Sooryavanshi's availability due to international commitments.
- •Sooryavanshi finished IPL 2026 with 776 runs, leading the Rajasthan Royals.
- •He has scored 151 runs in his tour of Zimbabwe, the most of any batter.
- •Sooryavanshi averages 17.25 in eight first-class matches.
- •In the Duleep Trophy, he scored eight runs and took two wickets.
- •Dravid cites scheduling conflicts as a potential barrier to Sooryavanshi's Test opportunities.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'A tricky one': Rahul Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future
"The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka 'A' in the List A tri-series final in Colombo. He made his senior India debut against England in July and followed it up with an impressive tour of Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi finished the series with 151 runs, the most by any batter, and was named Player of the
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