'Could be this year or .... ': Anil Kumble on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India chances

NEW DELHI: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut? Should he already be part of the national set-up? When will fans see him in the India jersey? These questions are dominating conversations across social media.

Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL performances have sparked calls for an early India cap, but spin great Anil Kumble believes the 15-year-old should not be rushed.

"The player himself probably answers that question," Kumble said.

He drew comparisons with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who forced his way into the national side as a teenager through consistent performances in the late 1980s.

Kumble acknowledged that Sooryavanshi has shown encouraging signs, noting that the youngster is "doing all the right things."

"At this point in time, it's a bit of pressure on a young lad to say, 'I want you to play for India in two months' time,'" he said.

Highlighting the advantage of youth, the former India captain pointed out that time is firmly on Sooryavanshi’s side.

"Even 10 years later, he's going to be 25," he remarked.

Reiterating that there is no fixed timeline for success in cricket, Kumble said players can break through at different stages of their careers and still make a significant impact.

He expressed confidence that Sooryavanshi’s performances will keep him firmly on the selectors’ radar.

"For Vaibhav, it could be this year, next year, or maybe a couple of years later. But the way he is batting, he's certainly someone the selectors will be watching closely," Kumble added.