The 15-year-old batter from Bihar recently joined the Indian squad in Belfast for the upcoming two-match T20I series, which begins on Friday, July 26. Sooryavanshi is widely expected to make his international debut during the tour and could become India's youngest male cricketer to play at the senior level.
"Vaibhav is too young. But yes, he is a special talent and full stop. He is a 16-year-old kid and everything he has is only cricket. Once he reaches 20-22, we will judge," Kapil Dev told The Indian Express on Tuesday.
Kapil urged fans and the media to focus on the entire Indian team rather than one player. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain wished the squad well for the Ireland tour.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Set to Break Sachin Tendulkar's Long-Standing India Record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record as India's youngest men's international debutant. The selectors included the explosive left-hander in the squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England after his outstanding performances in domestic cricket and franchise leagues.
The BCCI recently shared a video of the youngster receiving and opening his first senior India kit. Sooryavanshi received his maiden national jersey during the India A tour of Sri Lanka.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking IPL Season
The youngster also impressed for India A in the recent tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. He smashed 94 off just 29 balls and recorded an 11-ball half-century, the fastest fifty in List A cricket history. His innings played a key role in India's victory.
In 34 T20 matches, he has scored 1,477 runs at an average of 44.75 and a strike rate of 220.44. His performances have made him one of the most exciting young batters in Indian cricket and a strong contender for a long international career.
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