Legendary captain Kapil Dev gives big advice to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his selection.
On Saturday, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was included in the Indian senior team for the Ireland-England tour and the Asian Games 2026. This selection comes after his stellar performance in the IPL 2026.
Reacting to this selection, the legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev stated that Vaibhav is an exceptional talent, but his journey has just begun.
He said, "There is no doubt that he has shown his ability with tremendous batting in club cricket and the IPL."
"His life has just begun. If he stays grounded and takes care of himself, it will be good for him. He has a long way to go."
Kapil also expressed concern that too much pressure is being put on the young player too soon, which could affect his development.
Kapil Dev also emphasized that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is now playing a crucial role in the selection of the national team.
He mentioned that the IPL provides a great platform for selectors to see how a player performs under high-pressure situations.
According to the former captain, this gives the selectors a wide range of options, and they can choose the most suitable players for the team.
When Kapil was asked about the decision to replace T20 World Cup 2026 winning captain Suryakumar Yadav with Shreyas Iyer, he avoided giving a direct answer.
He said that this question could be better answered by the selectors or those who are closely watching the game.
Notably, Suryakumar Yadav has not only been removed from the captaincy but also dropped from the T20 team due to a prolonged spell of poor form.
Kapil Dev's advice serves as a guide for a young player like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. It shows how important it is to nurture talent with the right direction and patience, especially when the burden of expectations is very high.
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