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Ex-England spinner feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘can’t transition' to Tests, Ashes rival counters: ‘Unreal to watch'

Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, has sparked debate regarding his ability to succeed in Test cricket. While the young opener recently played in the Duleep Trophy for the East Zone and helped his side win the title, former England spinner Monty Panesar has questioned whether his technique is suited for the longest format.

Conversely, former Australia captain Michael Clarke defended the teenager during a podcast appearance, arguing that exceptional talents like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers have proven players can excel across all three formats.