‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example
Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has urged caution regarding the hype surrounding 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Kapil cited the career trajectory of Vinod Kambli as a cautionary tale, suggesting that early talent does not always guarantee long-term success.
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It highlights the intense pressure placed on young athletes in India and the importance of long-term development over early-career performance metrics.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already generated enormous excitement around Indian cricket, but former India captain Kapil Dev believes it is far too early to judge whether the teenage sensation can go on to become the next big name in the game.At 15, Sooryavanshi has already made a significant impact at the age-group, India A, IPL and is now part of India’s T20I setup. But with the youngster currently waiting for his opportunity behind the established opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, Kapil believes there is little value in rushing to make predictions about his future.“It’s too early. Does he have the ability? Yes.
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