‘Comparing Vaibhav To Sachin…’: Sooryavanshi’s Father Drops Big Statement Before Son’s India Debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India Debut: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to take the next big step in his rapidly rising career after earning a place in India's T20 squad. Following two remarkable IPL campaigns and a string of impressive performances for India's junior teams in international tournaments, the 15-year-old has been included for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England under newly-appointed captain Shreyas Iyer. As excitement surrounding the youngster continues to grow, comparisons with some of cricket's greatest names have inevitably surfaced. However, Sooryavanshi's father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, believes such discussions are premature at this stage of his son's journey. Vaibhav's Father Rejects Comparisons With Cricket Greats Given the age at which Sooryavanshi has broken into the national setup, many fans have drawn parallels with Sachin Tendulkar, who famously made his India debut as a teenager. Some have even mentioned legendary figures such as Sir Don Bradman while discussing the youngster's potential. Speaking with NDTV, Sanjeev Suryavanshi urged caution and stressed that his son has a long way to go before being mentioned alongside the game's icons. "Comparing Vaibhav to Sachin or Bradman is simply not right. Those legends performed at the highest level for an incredibly long time, delivering massive performances. Right now, Vaibhav is not even equal to the dust on their feet. These comparisons should not be made." The remarks reflect the family's desire to keep expectations grounded despite the enormous attention surrounding one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents. Also Check: Pakistan Star Claims India Get Special Treatment During Matches, Sparks Controversy Ambitions Extend Beyond T20 Cricket While Sooryavanshi has gained widespread recognition for his explosive batting in T20 cricket, his father revealed that the youngster's ambitions are far broader. "He wants to play all three (formats). Everyone has seen his explosive, fast-paced batting in...