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AB de Villiers backs RR prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India debut but warns of a rocky road
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Published on 13 May 2026
The 15-year-old may grow faster via Tests and ODIs
AB de Villiers has praised Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that exposure to ODI and Test cricket could help the 15-year-old develop both mentally and physically. While De Villiers is confident in the talent, he cautioned that the journey to India selection will not be smooth and could be rocky as the youngster adjusts to top-level demands.
- AB de Villiers believes ODI and Test cricket will sharpen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s game
- He expects growth both mentally and physically through longer formats
- De Villiers warns the path ahead may be rocky for the 15-year-old
- The RR prodigy is viewed as a potential India debut candidate
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