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‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made a bold mark in Indian cricket, from his explosive Under-19 World Cup final century (175 off 80 balls) to a record-breaking Orange Cap-winning season in the IPL and a blistering List A fifty in just 11 balls for India A. Yet former India captain Kapil Dev cautioned against prematurely anointing him as the next big star, pointing to players like Vinod Kambli whose early promise failed to translate into sustained success.

Kapil emphasized that Sooryavanshi’s current performances—including his recent inclusion in India’s T20I squad—are just the beginning, and urged patience, noting that true longevity in the sport often hinges on development beyond early talent. With the young opener still waiting for regular opportunities behind Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, Kapil stressed that the next three years will be critical in determining whether Sooryavanshi can evolve into a player capable of dominating at the highest level for a decade or more, akin to legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.

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