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

Q: What are Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL performance statistics?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has delivered record-breaking performances in the IPL, which have garnered significant attention and calls for his inclusion in the national team.

Q: Why does Anil Kumble believe Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should not rush into the Indian team?

Anil Kumble believes that Sooryavanshi should develop at his own pace and not be pressured into the national setup too early, emphasizing the importance of his growth as a player.

Q: How does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's situation compare to Sachin Tendulkar's early career?

Kumble compares Sooryavanshi's potential to that of Sachin Tendulkar, who made his debut as a teenager, suggesting that while talent is evident, careful management of young players is crucial.

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.