AB de Villiers pushes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi toward Tests and ODIs after explosive IPL

Published on 13 May 2026

De Villiers says there is more than T20 power

After a stunning IPL surge, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has drawn major attention from AB de Villiers, who believes the batter should expand beyond T20 cricket. With 440 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 236.55, including two centuries, Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting against top pacers has sparked calls for a faster track into India’s national setup.

Sooryavanshi has scored 440 runs in 11 IPL innings at 236.55 strike rate
His batting includes two centuries and two fifties so far in the season
AB de Villiers wants him to try Tests and ODIs, not just T20 cricket
He has taken aim at elite pacers like Bumrah and Hazlewood

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AB de Villiers pushes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi toward Tests and ODIs after explosive IPL

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